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Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network for AI-Powered Phishing Operations
Google has filed a lawsuit against the 'Outsider Enterprise', a China-based cybercrime network, for allegedly using AI tools, including its Gemini platform, to conduct large-scale phishing operations. The operation has…
57 articles · Updated June 12, 2026 -
Deepfake Scams Target Australians Using AI Technology
Scammers in Australia are increasingly using AI-generated deepfake videos of celebrities and politicians, particularly Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to promote fraudulent investment schemes. The Australian Securities…
13 articles · Updated August 16, 2026 -
$11.58M Exploit of Verus-Ethereum Bridge Exposes Cross-Chain Vulnerabilities
On May 18, 2026, the Verus Ethereum Bridge was exploited, resulting in the theft of approximately $11.58 million in assets, including ETH, tBTC, and USDC. The attack was identified by Blockaid, which reported that the…
17 articles · Updated May 18, 2026 -
Surge in Crypto Scams: Impersonation and Industrialized Fraud Tactics
Crypto scams are increasingly targeting investors through impersonation tactics, leveraging the names of exchanges and wallet providers to deceive victims into revealing their credentials. A recent investigation…
4 articles · Updated August 12, 2026 -
Rise of AI-Driven Scams Targeting UK SMEs
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated AI-driven scams, as highlighted by recent reports. The emergence of 'AI scams 2.0' combines traditional social engineering…
860 articles · Updated March 12, 2026 -
Majority of Ransomware Attacks Occur During Holidays and Weekends
A study by Semperis reveals that 52% of ransomware attacks target organizations during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing. The report surveyed 1,500 IT and security professionals across ten…
23 articles · Updated November 24, 2025 -
Operation Atlantic Launched to Combat Crypto Approval-Phishing Scams
On March 16, 2026, law enforcement agencies from the U.S., U.K., and Canada launched Operation Atlantic, targeting approval-phishing scams that have defrauded cryptocurrency users. The operation involves the U.S. Secret…
27 articles · Updated March 16, 2026 -
Crypto Sector Suffers $68.3M Losses from Scams in May 2026
In May 2026, the cryptocurrency industry experienced losses totaling approximately $68.3 million due to scams and exploits, marking a significant decline of nearly 90% from April's $650 million. The losses stemmed from…
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DoS Vulnerabilities Found in Socomec DIRIS M-70 IIoT Power Meter
Researchers have identified Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerabilities in the Socomec DIRIS M-70 IIoT power meter through thread emulation and fuzzing techniques. The vulnerabilities affect devices facilitating data…
4 articles · Updated February 19, 2026 -
Google Sues Chinese Cybercriminals Behind $1 Billion Phishing Scheme
Google has initiated legal action against a group of Chinese hackers known as the Smishing Triad, responsible for operating the Lighthouse phishing platform. This platform utilized over 194,000 malicious domains to…
2 articles · Updated November 12, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Crypto Scams 2026 — www.chainalysis.com · August 25, 2026
- Google sues Chinese AI phishing ring as FBI seizes domains and $100000 in Operation Ghost Hook — Cryptopolitan · June 13, 2026
- Proof Of Stake Vs Proof Of Work A Comprehensive Comparison — coinpaper.com · May 18, 2026
- U.S., UK and Canada launch operation targeting crypto phishing schemes — Tradersunion · March 16, 2026
- US Secret Service, UK and Canada launch Operation Atlantic targeting crypto approval ... — Theblock.Co · March 16, 2026
- “Good enough” emulation: Fuzzing a single thread to uncover vulnerabilities — Blog.Talosintelligence · February 18, 2026
- Clouds rush to deliver OpenClaw-as-a-service offerings — Theregister · February 4, 2026
- Google RICO Suit Against Phishing Scammers Using Lighthouse Has Nov 25 Hearing in SDNY — Innercitypress · November 22, 2025