In a concerning escalation, Georgia has found itself grappling with a significant increase in cybercrime, a phenomenon reflected across the United States. Based on the FBI’s annual cybercrime report for 2024, Georgia ranked 11th nationwide in terms of cybercrime complaints. This wave of digital crime resulted in a staggering $420 million in losses for the state, marking a 40% uptick
The increasing intersection between cryptocurrency and cybersecurity has revealed a troubling trend involving North Korean hackers. A subgroup of the notorious Lazarus Group, known as Contagious Interview, has launched sophisticated scams targeting crypto developers, exploiting vulnerabilities in the burgeoning industry. Their elaborate schemes involve creating fake companies and scamming job seekers, showcasing the lengths to which these hackers are willing
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has become a double-edged sword, fostering innovation while simultaneously equipping cybercriminals with potent tools to execute increasingly sophisticated scams. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report sheds light on this troubling trend, revealing that over the past year, the company has intercepted $4 billion worth of fraud. Moreover, Microsoft claims to have thwarted approximately 1.6 million
In a decisive step aimed at closing significant security loopholes, Ofcom has implemented a new regulation that bans the leasing of Global Titles within mobile networks. These Global Titles are unique addresses crucial for the routing of calls and messages. While they have legitimate uses, including facilitating various telecommunication services, these titles have also been exploited by criminals for illicit
The year 2024 witnessed an unprecedented surge in cybercrime, with cybercriminals successfully extorting an alarming $16.6 billion from businesses and individuals across the United States. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), this staggering figure marks the highest financial losses recorded since the inception of IC3’s tracking efforts 25 years ago. Despite significant efforts by the FBI to
The world of cryptocurrency has seen unprecedented growth, drawing in investors from across the globe. However, along with the potential for high returns comes the risk of elaborate scams, such as the infamous “Pig Butchering” scheme. This scam involves fraudsters developing relationships with their victims, ultimately leading them to invest in fraudulent cryptocurrencies with the illusion of high returns, only
As the digital currency landscape evolves, so do the cunning schemes targeting crypto founders and their valuable assets. One of the most striking of these scams involves the notorious Lazarus Group, a cybercrime entity affiliated with North Korea. Using sophisticated social engineering tactics, including fake Zoom calls, this group attempts to breach the security of key players in the crypto
Cybercriminals now use deepfakes to create highly realistic videos featuring trusted personalities, manipulating viewers into falling for scams. For instance, a deepfake of a famous tech reviewer might promote fake investment opportunities, leading viewers to make misguided financial decisions. The psychological impact and believability of deepfakes make them particularly dangerous, as they exploit the established trust between creators and their
Recently, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has witnessed a notable increase in its burn rate, sparking discussions about its effects on the cryptocurrency’s value. An impressive 825% surge in the burn rate over the past 24 hours saw a substantial 26.48 million SHIB tokens removed from circulation. This event aligns with the overall goal of reducing the token supply, a strategy that
The alarming rise of cybercrime syndicates from their initial bases in Southeast Asia to a global scale has been a growing concern according to a recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Originally operating predominantly from Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, these networks have successfully expanded their influence across continents, reaching Africa, South America, and South
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in Chinese cyber-attacks targeting smartphones in the U.S. and Europe through sophisticated and meticulously organized criminal operations. These attacks predominantly involve deceptive messages or calls, which trick unsuspecting users into believing they are receiving legitimate notifications from trusted institutions such as banks, technical support, law enforcement, or federal entities. These fraudulent
The Illinois Senate recently approved a bill aiming to regulate the burgeoning digital assets sector. The Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act is designed to address the surge in scams and frauds, especially those associated with meme coins. Senate Bill 1797, championed by Senator Mark Walker, passed with a decisive 39 to 17 vote. It stipulates that the Illinois Department
