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U.S. DoJ Seizes $61 Million in Tether Linked to Pig Butchering Crypto Scams

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of approximately 61 million dollars in Tether connected to large scale cryptocurrency fraud operations commonly referred to as pig butchering scams. Authorities stated that the confiscated digital assets were traced to wallet addresses used to launder proceeds stolen from victims of fraudulent crypto investment schemes. Federal investigators […]

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Meta Files Lawsuits Against Brazil, China, and Vietnam Advertisers Over Celebrity Bait Scams

Meta has announced a sweeping legal campaign aimed at disrupting fraudulent advertising operations running across its platforms. The company confirmed it has filed lawsuits against advertisers located in Brazil, China, and Vietnam who allegedly orchestrated large scale celebrity bait scams and deceptive ad schemes. According to Meta, the enforcement action includes suspending payment methods, shutting down related advertising accounts,

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Anthropic Claims Chinese AI Firms Used 16 Million Claude Queries to Replicate Its Model

Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has revealed that three China based AI companies allegedly conducted large scale extraction campaigns targeting its Claude language model. According to the company, the activity involved millions of automated interactions designed to replicate Claude’s advanced capabilities. The organizations named in the disclosure include DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax. Anthropic claims the coordinated campaigns violated its terms

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PayPal Reveals Six Month Data Breach Exposing User Information

Digital payments giant PayPal has disclosed a data security incident that exposed sensitive customer information for nearly six months. The issue stemmed from a software error within its small business lending platform, raising renewed concerns about data governance, financial technology security, and regulatory compliance. Software Error Behind Prolonged Data Exposure According to PayPal, the incident

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Data Breach at French Bank Registry Affects 1.2 Million Accounts

France’s financial authorities have revealed a major cybersecurity breach affecting approximately 1.2 million bank account records. The incident targeted the country’s centralized bank account registry, raising serious concerns about data protection, identity theft, and financial fraud. Officials have launched a full investigation while strengthening national cybersecurity defenses. Unauthorized Access to National Bank Registry The French

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Mississippi Medical Center Shuts Down All Clinics Following Ransomware Attack

A major healthcare provider in the United States has temporarily closed all its clinic locations following a disruptive cyberattack. The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) confirmed that a ransomware incident forced it to shut down multiple IT systems while emergency protocols were activated to maintain patient care. Authorities at the federal level are now

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Ukrainian National Sentenced to 5 Years in North Korea IT Worker Fraud Scheme

A 29 year old Ukrainian citizen has been sentenced to five years in a U.S. federal prison for helping facilitate North Korea’s fraudulent IT worker operation that infiltrated dozens of American companies. Oleksandr “Alexander” Didenko pleaded guilty in November 2025 to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Authorities say he stole the identities of

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FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting Incidents Since 2020, $20M Lost in 2025

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a fresh warning about the surge in ATM jackpotting attacks across the United States, revealing that financial losses exceeded $20 million in 2025 alone. According to federal data, approximately 1,900 jackpotting incidents have been reported since 2020, with 700 of those occurring in 2024. In December 2025, the U.S. Department

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Former Google Engineers Indicted for Transferring Trade Secrets to Iran

Two former engineers from Google and the husband of one of them have been indicted in the United States for allegedly stealing sensitive trade secrets from major technology firms and transferring the information to unauthorized destinations, including Iran. The defendants, Samaneh Ghandali, 41, her husband Mohammadjavad Khosravi, also known as Mohammad Khosravi, 40, and her sister Soroor

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Microsoft Fixes CVE-2026-26119 Privilege Escalation Flaw in Windows Admin Center

Microsoft has addressed a high-severity security vulnerability in Windows Admin Center that could allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-26119, carried a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, highlighting its potential risk to enterprise environments. About the Vulnerability Windows Admin Center is a locally deployed, browser-based management suite enabling administrators

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