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The Digital ECA introduces new regulations in Brazil aimed at protecting minors online by controlling their access to age-inappropriate content.

The Finnish police warn about the dangers of AITM attacks, where criminals intercept bank credentials between the victim and the legitimate service, leading to serious financial fraud.

In Rajkot, India, a doctor was arrested for secretly filming a female doctor and her friend, allegedly creating 3,000 private videos and distributing them to local journalists.

A young Australian woman, Ash Raso, warns others about the increasing vulnerability of 18 to 24-year-olds to cybercrime after her own experience with hacking and ransom demands.

The Indian government has ordered WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams, in a move to tackle increasing cyber fraud.

Wale Adenuga Productions announces the return of their hit TV drama 'Superstory' with a new season focused on a woman's entanglement with cybercrime.

Europol announces the dismantling of a fraudulent dark web platform that sold child exploitation images and fraudulently scammed thousands.

Europol reports the dismantling of a criminal platform involved in selling child sexual abuse images, leading to the identification of 440 clients.

Europol's large-scale operation led to the shutdown of over 370,000 dark web pages related to child exploitation and the arrest of a 35-year-old operator.

Europol has shut down 373,000 websites on the Darknet as part of a global crackdown on cybercrime.

A court in Argentina ordered Banco Provincia to stop any debits from the account of a retiree who was scammed online.

A serious security flaw has been discovered in certain Android devices, prompting urgent warnings for users to check their settings.

A report indicates a rise in extremist and violent online communities targeting young people in Norway.

A woman was arrested by police in Chrudim for acting as a courier for cyber scammers who defrauded her of hundreds of thousands of korunas.

A retired doctor in Nagaur, India, fell victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a phone call from someone impersonating a police officer, resulting in a loss of 34 lakh rupees.

The FHI has issued a warning regarding fraudulent emails.

A lawyer in Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil, has been arrested for allegedly storing and sharing child sexual abuse material during a cybercrime investigation.

SBI has issued a warning to its customers about a new scam involving fake bank letters and KYC alerts.

Czech police apprehended a foreign individual who was involved in a major cyber scam that defrauded Czechs of millions of korunas.

A 70-year-old lawyer from Ahmedabad was scammed of ₹57.90 lakh by a woman he met on Facebook who lured him with promises of marriage and a future in Italy.

Cybercrime incidents linked to North Korea surged by 130% in 2025, with a notable increase in the sophistication of their hacking techniques.

A 29-year-old hacker was arrested in Fortaleza, Brazil, suspected of committing cyber crimes using artificial intelligence to exploit victims' images and defraud financial institutions.

A Venezuelan man has been added to the FBI's list of the world's ten most wanted fugitives due to his alleged role in a major criminal network involving cyber and financial crimes.

A man was arrested in Argentina for threatening legislator Waldo Wolff and his family through violent and antisemitic messages on social media.

The Estonian state prosecutor's office reported no significant changes in cybercrime in Estonia over the past year, highlighting a French hacker's phishing attempts and a Moroccan individual stealing data from Apotheka.

A woman in Alytus lost 363 euros after responding to a fraudulent advertisement on a social media platform.

Cyber fraudsters conned a 72-year-old man in Greater Noida out of 1.29 crores by posing as TRAI officials and using a fake court setup to intimidate him into transferring money.

Rauno Kiris and Kristjan Lill discuss the potential of digitization to enhance criminal proceedings by making them quicker, more transparent, and accessible.

A Vilnius resident nearly lost 80,000 euros to scammers impersonating bank and police officials but successfully thwarted their efforts after detecting deception.

The Gwangju Teachers' Union expressed concerns over the city education office's youth cyber crime prevention initiative, citing potential human rights violations and risks of exposing students to cybercrime.

South Korea's National Police Agency has set up election crime investigation teams across 280 police stations nationwide to combat threats posed by deepfake technology ahead of the local elections.

A Georgia man is accused of running a phishing scam that defrauded professional athletes, which escalated into identity theft and a sex trafficking scheme.

The French Rugby Federation has confirmed that the personal data of its 530,000 licensees has been compromised and is being sold on a cybercrime forum.

Cybercrime is on the rise in Iceland, with financial damages reaching billions of Icelandic krónur.

The Brazilian Federal Police conducted 1,132 cybercrime operations against child sexual abuse in 2025, averaging three operations per day.

The article discusses the importance of cyber hygiene practices for companies, highlighting the financial risks associated with neglecting these essential protocols.

A computer virus has evolved to divert online payments via Pix, Boleto, and cryptocurrencies, increasing the sophistication of Brazilian cybercrime.

Six individuals have been arrested in Finland for committing security deposit fraud by impersonating police officers and defrauding victims of 142,000 euros.

Telecom regulators and operators discussed AI and 5G innovations alongside the risks of cybercrime at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Ella, a victim of deepfake technology, suffers from digital violence as manipulated nude images of her circulate online.

The UAE has arrested 45 individuals for sharing videos of recent Iranian missile and drone strikes aimed at the country.

Two Nigerians were arrested by Indian police in Noida for their alleged involvement in an international cybercrime syndicate linked to hacking cooperative banks.

Telia Norway has identified a criminal actor responsible for leaking stolen data, which could pose national security risks.

Mozambican Minister of Communications denies allegations that new telecommunications regulations will limit Internet usage, asserting they are intended to combat cybercrime instead.

Denmark's National Police warns the public about fraudulent emails falsely claiming to be from the police, often linking recipients to serious criminal investigations.

The Norwegian government is intensifying efforts to combat increasing digital fraud targeting citizens.

A 19-year-old is being investigated for impersonating a judge by sending false legal summons via email to intimidate a man over an online game dispute.

A 60-year-old British tourist was arrested in Dubai for photographing missiles reportedly fired by Iran, facing severe penalties under the UAE's strict cybercrime laws.

A British tourist and twenty others face charges in the UAE for sharing videos of Iranian rocket attacks, violating local cybercrime laws.

Japan contributed to an international joint investigation that led to the shutdown of over 45,000 servers, suspected of being used for cybercrime activities.