Topic: romance scams
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Delete These 12 Android Apps Spying on Your Conversations
ESET security researchers discovered twelve apps containing VajraSpy spyware, which can secretly record conversations and steal sensitive data through deceptive tactics. The malware spreads via fake profiles on messaging platforms that build fake romantic relationships to trick users into install...
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Feds Seize Record $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam
U.S. and UK authorities seized a record $15 billion in Bitcoin from the Prince Group, the largest cryptocurrency seizure ever, linked to global romance and investment scams known as "pig butchering." The criminal network, led by Chen Zhi, used fraudulent call centers in Cambodia staffed by human ...
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Big Tech's Carbon Removal & The Next Wave of Nuclear Reactors
The number of frozen IVF embryos is rising globally due to advances in technology and increased use of IVF, creating a personal and ethical dilemma for millions. Embryos are biologically simple cell clusters but hold unique potential for life, leading to debates over their moral status and the ne...
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Cyber-Fraud Now Tops Ransomware, Says World Economic Forum
Phishing and cyber-fraud have surpassed ransomware as the top global cybersecurity threat, causing major financial losses and eroding digital trust, with 77% of executives reporting an increase in such incidents. Artificial intelligence is accelerating cybersecurity risks, with most leaders repor...
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