Couple jailed for adult website blackmail scheme
A married couple has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for a chilling blackmail campaign targeting men on an adult website. Discover the full story of their crimes.
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Black Friday QR Code Parcel Scam Warning
Brits are warned about a dangerous new scam combining unsolicited parcels and QR codes. Experts reveal how to protect your personal and financial data this shopping season.
Stalker who made 100 calls a day pictured
Thomas McGinn bombarded his victim with up to 100 calls daily and sent distressing self-harm images. Read the full story of the police investigation and court case.
Myanmar raids second major online scam centre
Myanmar's military government has extended its crackdown on online scam centres, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones. Discover the latest developments.
Hacker to repay £4.1m in Bitcoin for Twitter hack
Joseph O'Connor, the British hacker behind the 2020 Twitter breach, has been ordered to repay £4.1m in Bitcoin. Read the full story of the high-profile cybercrime.
Illegal Sky streaming costs UK homes £1,680
UK households warned about financial risks of illegal streaming as research reveals average fraud losses hit £1,680. Learn how to protect yourself from cybercrime.
JLR cyber attack cost £200m, caused major losses
A devastating cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover cost the firm nearly £200 million, forcing a five-week UK production halt and contributing to major financial losses. Discover the full impact.
Sextortion Scam Leads to Murder of Ohio Wife
A 76-year-old Ohio man is charged with murder after police say he killed his wife, driven by a $15,000 sextortion threat from a dating app. Read the shocking details.
Thailand extradites Chinese gambling suspect to China
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
PSNI lacked capacity to stop online predator
Police Ombudsman finds PSNI cybercrime units were under-resourced, failing to manage risk of catfish killer Alexander McCartney who drove a victim to suicide. Read the full investigation.
Social Media Rental Scams Target Desperate Flat Hunters
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated apartment scams proliferating across social media platforms, leaving desperate renters out of pocket and homeless.
Nancy Mace Countersues in Explosive Hacking Case
Republican Representative Nancy Mace files shocking countersuit against man accusing her of fabricating rape claims, alleging he hacked her emails and orchestrated a smear campaign.
India's Deepfake Crisis: AI Terror Against Women
A disturbing new wave of AI-powered abuse is sweeping across India, with women facing extortion and harassment through digitally manipulated explicit content. Experts warn this technological terror requires urgent legal and social action.
Morocco busts trafficking ring to Myanmar scam centres
Moroccan authorities dismantle sophisticated trafficking network exploiting economic migrants with fake job offers, forcing them into cyber-scam operations in Southeast Asia.
1,800 Stolen Credit Cards Found on Dark Web Markets
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network selling British credit card details for as little as £2 each, with experts warning of rising financial fraud threats.
India's farming villages turn to cybercrime
An exclusive investigation reveals how entire villages in India have abandoned traditional farming for sophisticated online scamming operations, creating a multi-million pound shadow economy.
Brigitte Macron takes cyberbullies to court over rumours
Brigitte Macron fights back against online trolls spreading malicious rumours about her gender identity in landmark French court case targeting cyberbullying.
Ten face trial for Brigitte Macron cyber harassment
French court prosecutes ten individuals for coordinated online harassment campaign against Brigitte Macron, with defendants facing up to two years imprisonment for pedophilia comparisons and age-gap abuse.
Marriott Hit by Major Data Breach - 20GB Stolen
Exclusive investigation reveals how cybercriminals infiltrated Marriott's systems, stealing 20GB of confidential data including credit card details and internal documents in a major security breach affecting the hospitality industry.
Sports presenter targeted by explicit deepfake images
Exclusive: Glamorous sports broadcaster Yvonne Sampson reveals shocking explicit deepfake campaign designed to discredit her as AI-generated abuse escalates in Australia.
Billion-Dollar Digital Heist Exposed
An exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated hackers orchestrated one of the most audacious financial thefts in modern history, exploiting vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and leaving authorities scrambling.
Mum's £75k Taylor Swift ticket scam nightmare
A devoted mother's quest to secure Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets turned into a devastating £75,000 fraud ordeal, exposing the dark side of ticket reselling and celebrity fandom.
Soldier jailed 27 years for sextortion scam targeting 100 victims
A serving British Army soldier has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for masterminding a sophisticated sextortion scheme that preyed on nearly 100 victims worldwide, using fake female profiles to blackmail and manipulate.
AI 'nudify' apps target schoolgirls in UK safety crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how artificial intelligence is being weaponised to create fake nude images of children, with teenage girls becoming the primary victims of this alarming new form of digital abuse sweeping UK schools.
Myanmar's KK Park Cyber-Slavery Compound Raided
In a dramatic cross-border operation, authorities have stormed Myanmar's infamous KK Park, unravelling a vast cybercrime network that held thousands in modern slavery conditions while running sophisticated online scams.
Phantom Hackers Target UK Seniors in Sophisticated Scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how international criminal gangs are using fake tech support and government impersonation scams to steal millions from UK pensioners.
First UK jailing for online grooming encouraging self-harm
Karl Davies becomes first person in Britain convicted under new online safety laws for grooming a child and encouraging self-harm in disturbing social media case.
Criminals exploit stolen ChatGPT accounts for fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals how cybercriminals are weaponising AI chatbots like ChatGPT to create sophisticated fraud campaigns and steal sensitive data through fake ads.
Online predator jailed for blackmailing 37 girls
A 19-year-old cyber predator who systematically blackmailed and sexually abused dozens of teenage girls online has been sentenced to eight years behind bars in a landmark case highlighting the dangers of digital exploitation.
Fake phone tower in suitcase spammed Tube commuters
Exclusive: How a lone hacker hid illegal mobile transmitter in luggage to bombard Tube commuters with spam texts during rush hour in sophisticated cyber attack on London's transport network.
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