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Dutch intelligence agencies have reported a global cyber campaign by Russian-backed hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of government officials, military personnel, and journalists. The attackers are…
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Surge in AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material and Exploitation Scams
In 2025, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reported over 8,000 cases of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), marking a 260-fold increase in videos. The majority of this material was classified as category…
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Leeds Man Jailed for Online Child Exploitation and Blackmail
Justin Swaddle, a 20-year-old from Leeds, has been sentenced to two years in prison for blackmail and sexual exploitation of over 100 young victims aged 13 to 17. He was part of 'The Com,' an online cybercrime group…
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Bucks County DA Expands Lawsuit Against Roblox and Other Platforms for Child Safety Violations
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan has expanded a federal lawsuit against social media and gaming companies, including Roblox, Discord, and X, citing their failure to protect children from online predators. The…
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Deepfake Technology Erodes Trust in Digital Evidence
Deepfake technology is increasingly undermining the reliability of digital evidence in legal proceedings. In 2025, Resemble AI reported a surge in verified deepfake incidents from 487 to 2,031 within a single quarter.…
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Two Men Charged with Exploiting Minors via Social Media Platforms
Two individuals, Shadow Hawk Mallan from Minnesota and Francisco Mariano Orantes from Sacramento, face federal charges for sexually exploiting minors through social media. Mallan, 28, is charged with multiple counts,…
2 articles · Updated May 30, 2026 -
Sadiq Khan Warns of Disinformation Surge in London Amid AI Exploitation
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has raised alarms over a significant increase in online disinformation, particularly regarding crime rates and migration narratives, which have surged by 150-200% and 350% respectively over the…
5 articles · Updated April 10, 2026 -
AI Deepfake Scams Target OnlyFans Creators and Fans
Cybercriminals are exploiting AI-generated deepfakes to impersonate OnlyFans creators, tricking fans into paying for exclusive content that never materializes. The scammers use platforms like TikTok for profile…
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Australia's eSafety Report Reveals Major Gaps in Big Tech's Child Safety Measures
A recent report by Australia's eSafety Commissioner highlights significant failures by major tech companies like Apple, Meta, and Google in combating online sexual extortion, particularly affecting young men aged 18 to…
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Three Men Jailed for £5 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Using Police Impersonation
A fraud ring comprising Anthony Ikenwe, Hamza Bashir, and Kevin Nwamma has been sentenced to a combined 28 years and nine months for stealing nearly £5 million in cryptocurrency. The trio impersonated police officers to…
4 articles · Updated July 19, 2026
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