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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio Arrested After Using Fake Documents for Banking Transaction in PI; Pen Drive with 50,000 Names Seized

Three individuals were arrested in Brazil for attempting to conduct banking transactions using fake documents, with a pen drive containing personal data of 50,000 people discovered during the operation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Last year, the number of petty thefts increased in the country

Last year, Latvia saw a slight increase in the number of criminal offenses, particularly petty thefts, according to police data.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Free WiFi Trap: Be Aware! Hackers Are Now Conducting Such Scams

The article warns about the dangers of using free WiFi networks at places like airports and cafes, outlining potential cyber fraud risks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Billions of reasons to worry: personal identity documents leaked from one platform

A massive data leak involving personal identity documents from a platform has affected individuals from 26 countries, prompting serious concerns about data security and misuse.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Why a credit freeze isnโ€™t the end of identity theft

A credit freeze can help prevent new credit accounts but does not fully protect against identity theft.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three Silicon Valley engineers arrested for stealing Google data to send to Iran

Three Silicon Valley engineers have been arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Google and other tech companies to send to Iran.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to detect WhatsApp hacking and recover your account and conversations?

This article provides guidance on how to detect hacking attempts on a WhatsApp account and recover it, emphasizing the importance of user vigilance.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

In the case of municipal data leak, the prosecutor's office has charged an employee of 'ZZ Dats'

The prosecution has initiated criminal proceedings against an employee of 'ZZ Dats' for violating information security regulations that led to data theft.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fair Trade Commission: It is Difficult to Suspend Coupang's Business as Identity Theft Cannot Be Confirmed

The Fair Trade Commission reported that it cannot impose a business suspension on Coupang due to the lack of confirmed identity theft in a significant personal data leak incident.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish military had laptop and iPad stolen - the thief tried to sell to Russia

A Swedish military officer's laptop was stolen during a NATO-linked conference in Lisbon, and a Portuguese man is now being prosecuted for attempted espionage after attempting to sell the data to Russia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Report-dossier, Bellavia: "Confidential documents taken by unknown individuals"

Gian Gaetano Bellavia, a consultant for prosecutors and the media show Report, is under investigation for a privacy law violation related to a massive data theft involving his confidential files.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities

Scammers are ramping up their efforts to steal identities during tax season with fake IRS messages and scams targeting individuals' personal information.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Why physical ID theft is harder to fix than credit card fraud

A woman's experience with identity theft highlights the complexities and challenges of resolving physical ID theft compared to credit card fraud.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Cyber Attack on Grund: Data Stolen on Tens of Thousands

A cyber attack on Grund in December 2025 led to the theft of sensitive data concerning tens of thousands of current and former residents, staff, and relatives associated with the nursing homes.

Feb 14 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now there is a new way to fish for your data - stop if you receive such a request

Finnish authorities report an increase in phishing scams impersonating governmental and postal services.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Smart ways to stay safe online

The article discusses essential strategies for online safety, including protecting personal data and being cautious with digital interactions as Safer Internet Day approaches.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Stole personal data from his university and defrauded incoming students for more than 65 thousand dollars

A 32-year-old student was sentenced for stealing personal data from foreign students at Lancaster University and defrauding them of over $65,000.

Feb 10 โ€ข 21:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is your data safe on your mobile? Amit Shah issues this major alert on cyber threats

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has raised alarms about cybersecurity and fraud, emphasizing that cyber crimes have escalated to a national security issue in India.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Know the Easy Way to Lock Your Aadhaar Biometric

The article discusses how to lock biometric data associated with Aadhaar to prevent identity theft and fraud.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Usurpation of Number, Data Collection, and Collateral Victimsโ€ฆ The New Lawless Era of AI-Driven Telemarketing

The article discusses the rise of AI-driven telemarketing scams that engage in identity theft and data collection, leading to significant privacy concerns for individuals.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Make These Changes in Aadhaar Settings Immediately, Scammers Can Empty Your Account

UIDAI has introduced a biometric lock option to protect Aadhaar users from potential scams and identity theft linked to biometric data misuse.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested for pretending to conduct job interviews to obtain candidates' data to finance vehicles in Paranรก

A 32-year-old woman was arrested in Guarapuava, Paranรก for conducting fake job interviews to collect personal information from candidates to finance vehicles in their names.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Popular function on WhatsApp has become a security threat: Your data can be stolen in no time, here's how to protect yourself

A new scam exploits an official device linking feature in WhatsApp, leading to alarms from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) about a method called 'Ghost Pairing' that allows cybercriminals to take control of others' WhatsApp accounts.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Someone signed a contract with a telecommunications operator using the data of a 66-year-old man from Lipik

A 66-year-old man from Lipik reported that an unknown perpetrator fraudulently used his personal information to sign a contract with a telecommunications operator.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Over a million euros debited - bank employees allegedly used customer data for fraud

Four bank employees in Hamburg are accused of fraudulently obtaining 1.4 million euros by targeting older customers' data for unauthorized transfers abroad.

Jan 14 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Data Theft: CNIL Imposes a 27 Million Euro Fine on Free Mobile and 15 Million on Free

The French data protection authority CNIL has fined Free Mobile 27 million euros and Free 15 million euros for security breaches related to subscriber data following a massive data theft.

Jan 14 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"Click here": how the new scam on the health card works

A new phishing scam targeting millions of Italian citizens involves deceptive emails about renewing health cards, which can lead to serious personal data theft issues.

Jan 10 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Bellavia and the "mystery" of the list of politicians and celebrities. Prosecutors ready to open a file

The Milan prosecutor's office is preparing to open an investigation into a 36-page document linked to email exchanges between Gian Gaetano Bellavia and his lawyer, originally stemming from an investigation into alleged data theft by his former employee Valentina Varisco.

Jan 9 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

And the accountant admits: "Did I have to report the data theft to the Guarantor? I didn't do it"

An accountant acknowledges failing to report a significant data breach within the required timeframe, raising legal implications amid ongoing controversies.

Jan 9 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Part of London hit by cyber attack, citizens received warning: 'Data has been copied and stolen'

A local government area in London has suffered a cyber attack, with concerns that data from over 100,000 households may have been stolen, prompting warnings for citizens to be cautious of unexpected communications.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

After Millions Heist - Police Search Bank Branch

Following a dramatic bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen, police searched the bank branch for data storage devices and customer information in hopes of finding new leads on the perpetrators.

Jan 6 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Researchers discovered that two Chrome extensions masquerading as proxy tools have been stealing sensitive user data for years.

Jan 5 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Bellavia Case and Report, Gasparri: "Rai should clarify. I am considering a complaint to the judiciary"

The indictment of a former collaborator of Gian Gaetano Bellavia for stealing approximately 900 gigabytes of data has sparked a political controversy involving judiciary leaders and television news.

Jan 3 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Report, the League protests about stolen data

Italian political parties Lega and Fratelli d'Italia are demanding clarity regarding the extensive amount of dossiers accumulated by consultant Giangaetano Bellavia in Milan, amidst ongoing investigations linking judicial inquiries and journalistic scoop.

Jan 3 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Scrutinizing the scanning of evidence: excessive measure or necessity?

The President of the Personal Data Protection Office's recent decision challenges the routine scanning of identity documents by banks, prompting the financial sector to reevaluate its practices amid rising identity theft crimes.

Jan 2 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
World

Crazy 2025 from iROZHLAS.cz: Chinese diversion in Prague, theft of NATO secret data, or tragedy around the faculty

The article discusses various alarming incidents expected in 2025, including a Chinese diversion in Prague, the theft of NATO's secret information, and a tragedy involving a university faculty.

Dec 31 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Near Lyon: A sports shooter robbed at home, nine weapons and 1300 cartridges stolen

A sports shooter was assaulted at his home in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, where two masked armed thieves stole nine weapons and 1300 cartridges, just two months after a data breach involving the French shooting federation.

Dec 29 โ€ข 15:11 UTC

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