A new breed of AI-powered scammers is driving a trillion-dollar fraud wave. Go inside Southeast Asia’s scam compounds and learn how technology and desperation are reshaping the global cybercrime landscape.
With cyber fraud on the rise, police and banks in Italy are teaming up to counter increasingly complex scams. Their strategy combines investigation, prevention, and public education to empower citizens against digital threats.
The UK has sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese-language crypto marketplace accused of enabling massive online scams and human exploitation in Southeast Asia. This unprecedented move targets the financial backbone of global cybercrime.
In a dramatic move, leading tech and retail companies have joined forces to battle online fraud, urging governments to step up as scams surge worldwide. But will industry alliances be enough?
VerificaTruffa.it, Italy’s popular anti-scam tool, was overwhelmed by criminal attacks. Its story highlights the escalating struggle to protect users and businesses from ever-evolving digital fraud.
In 2025, South Africa faced a relentless wave of digital scams: 42% of adults lost money, and criminals pocketed $2.3 billion. Despite high awareness, weak enforcement and low restitution rates allow fraudsters to thrive.
Socelars is a new info-stealing malware targeting Windows users by harvesting browser session data. Disguised as fake PDF readers, it enables attackers to hijack Facebook and Amazon accounts, launch fraudulent ads, and steal payment info—all while operating undetected.
A new investigation uncovers over 150 fake law firm websites, generated using AI and automation to target previous scam victims. This feature breaks down how the scam works, the clues to watch for, and why AI is changing the face of online fraud.