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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Cheque Book Fraud: Beware! If you lose your cheque book, your account can be emptied in no time, know how to save yourself

The article warns individuals about the risks of cheque book fraud in the event of losing a cheque book.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

How to secure your bank account: The 10 settings you need to check now

This article provides essential advice on securing bank accounts against increasing digital banking fraud.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"They attempted an infiltration for terrorist purposes": the official account from Cuba about the intercepted US boat

Cuban authorities stated that the ten occupants of an American boat intercepted in its territorial waters intended to infiltrate the country with terrorist motives.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

WhatsApp Cancels Passwords by Launching 'Security Keys' Feature

WhatsApp has introduced a 'Security Keys' feature to enhance user account security and eliminate dependency on passwords, aiming to prevent traditional hacking attempts.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This setting on your phone might lead to your account being emptied โ€“ "The bank must have been aware"

A technology expert warns that a specific phone setting can lead to significant losses in bank fraud cases.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tool that prevents the opening of fake accounts reaches 1 million registrations, says Central Bank

Brazil's Central Bank reports that its initiative "BC Protege+" has reached one million registrations, helping citizens block fraudulent bank account openings under their name.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

"The security guard insisted that I haven't paid!" Riigikogu member Valdo Randpere encounters a surprising situation in a store

Riigikogu member Valdo Randpere shares a personal account on social media about being suspected of theft in a store despite having paid for his items.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Ministry of Security filed a criminal complaint against an Instagram profile after the dissemination of content for "instigation to commit crimes"

Argentina's Ministry of Security has filed a criminal complaint against an Instagram account for allegedly instigating violent acts during labor reform discussions in the Senate.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Hawala Racket Exposed in JK, 8,000 Accounts Linked to Anti-India Activities Frozen

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have revealed a rapidly growing 'mule account' network linked to international fraud gangs, resulting in the freezing of over 8,000 accounts suspected of funding separatist or anti-national activities.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Check if someone else has access to your Google account

The article discusses how users can verify if someone else has access to their Google account and the importance of account security.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Faster EU accession is possible, but the European Union must take all candidates into account โ€“ Ukraine's foreign minister

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha advocates for a fixed accession date to the European Union while considering the status of other candidate countries.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The phone call that empties your bank account

The article discusses the rising phenomenon of vishing, a phone scam where fraudsters pose as bank employees to extract sensitive information from victims.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Megablocks account for nearly 20% of cell phone thefts during the Carnival in SP; see which streets had the most cases

Nearly 20% of cell phone thefts reported during the 2025 Carnival in Sรฃo Paulo occurred in megablock areas, according to a security report.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Woman calls to repair washing machine, loses 1.2 million rupees from account

A woman in Gorakhpur lost 12 lakh rupees after calling a fake mechanic for washing machine repair.

Feb 12 โ€ข 02:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Google allows account recovery with selfie, but registration is required; see how to do it

Google has introduced a new method of account recovery using video selfies for users who have lost access to their accounts due to device theft or loss.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Stay Safe from Snoops: Implement These Whatsapp Settings Immediately

The article provides tips on enhancing the security of your Whatsapp account to avoid being monitored by unwelcome observers.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Niger: the Islamic State in the Sahel clarifies its version of the Niamey airport attack

A week after the attack on Niamey International Airport, Niger's Transport Minister visited the site to assess security measures, as the Islamic State in the Sahel released its account of the events.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Gov.br account: how to increase the level to 'silver' or 'gold'

The gov.br account allows access to digital government services and can be upgraded from 'bronze' to 'silver' or 'gold' levels through enhanced security measures, including facial recognition.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

Maxima invites customers to change passwords after specific account hacks

Retailer SIA "Maxima Latvia" has urged customers to change their passwords following unauthorized access to some accounts in their loyalty program, although no data breach from their database has been detected.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
Crime & Justice

A Victorian school teacher was applying for 'heaps of rentals' online โ€“ then someone accessed his bank account

A Victorian school teacher had his digital identity compromised while applying for rental properties online, leading to unauthorized access to his bank account.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

USKUMATU โŸฉ Calls from 16 countries and money disappeared in seconds: According to top executive Aivo Adamson, it's not a coincidence, but a flawed system

Aivo Adamson, a top executive, shared a shocking story of how telephone scammers targeted his 91-year-old mother, emptying her personal savings and a dance school's account, raising concerns about the effectiveness of telecom and banking fraud prevention measures.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

DHSโ€™s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: โ€˜A smear campaignโ€™

The Department of Homeland Security's claims about two Venezuelans shot by border patrol agents have been discredited in court, raising concerns about a potential smear campaign.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The Israel Prison Service released a video from the Otzmah Yehudit party showing guards cheering for Ben Gvir

The Israel Prison Service shared a video on its official Instagram account showing prison guards cheering for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during his speech at an end-of-year ceremony.

Jan 15 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Crime & Justice

Endesa suffers a security breach due to a cyberattack and confirms the extraction of personal customer data

Endesa has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that resulted in unauthorized access to personal customer information, including contact details, identity documents, and bank account IBAN numbers.

Jan 12 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

UK bank account holders urged to check security ahead of payment change

UK consumers are advised to review their bank security settings due to upcoming changes in payment rules that will remove the ยฃ100 limit on contactless transactions by March 2026.

Dec 30 โ€ข 12:55 UTC

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