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Soldier jailed 27 years for sextortion scam targeting 100 victims
A serving British Army soldier has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for masterminding a sophisticated sextortion scheme that preyed on nearly 100 victims worldwide, using fake female profiles to blackmail and manipulate.
AI 'nudify' apps target schoolgirls in UK safety crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how artificial intelligence is being weaponised to create fake nude images of children, with teenage girls becoming the primary victims of this alarming new form of digital abuse sweeping UK schools.
Myanmar's KK Park Cyber-Slavery Compound Raided
In a dramatic cross-border operation, authorities have stormed Myanmar's infamous KK Park, unravelling a vast cybercrime network that held thousands in modern slavery conditions while running sophisticated online scams.
Phantom Hackers Target UK Seniors in Sophisticated Scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how international criminal gangs are using fake tech support and government impersonation scams to steal millions from UK pensioners.
First UK jailing for online grooming encouraging self-harm
Karl Davies becomes first person in Britain convicted under new online safety laws for grooming a child and encouraging self-harm in disturbing social media case.
Criminals exploit stolen ChatGPT accounts for fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals how cybercriminals are weaponising AI chatbots like ChatGPT to create sophisticated fraud campaigns and steal sensitive data through fake ads.
Online predator jailed for blackmailing 37 girls
A 19-year-old cyber predator who systematically blackmailed and sexually abused dozens of teenage girls online has been sentenced to eight years behind bars in a landmark case highlighting the dangers of digital exploitation.
Fake phone tower in suitcase spammed Tube commuters
Exclusive: How a lone hacker hid illegal mobile transmitter in luggage to bombard Tube commuters with spam texts during rush hour in sophisticated cyber attack on London's transport network.
Hackers target US airports with political messages
Multiple US airport websites were hacked with political messages supporting Donald Trump and criticising Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting cybersecurity investigations.
Cambodia's 'Prince' of Cybercrime Sanctioned by US
The US Treasury has imposed sweeping sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and his Prince Group, exposing their alleged involvement in sophisticated cybercrime operations targeting victims worldwide from Sihanoukville.
Social Media Travel Scams Cost Brits Thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated cyber scams using fake social media posts and cloned websites to target British holidaymakers. Learn how to protect yourself from these devastating frauds.
AI Homeless Person TikTok Trend Alarms UK Police
British police issue urgent warning as teenagers use artificial intelligence to create fake homeless personas in dangerous social media challenge sweeping through schools
Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.
Jaguar Land Rover hit by Russian and Chinese cyberattack
Exclusive: Luxury car giant Jaguar Land Rover faces major security breach as sophisticated hackers, believed to be state-backed Russian and Chinese operatives, target sensitive corporate data in coordinated cyber assault.
Congress probes Starlink over Myanmar scam centres
A congressional committee launches investigation into SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service amid allegations it's being used to power sophisticated scam operations in Myanmar.
South Korean student's torture death in Cambodia sparks crisis
The brutal death of a South Korean university student, allegedly tortured at a Cambodian scam compound, has triggered diplomatic turmoil and exposed the dark underworld of forced cyber-scamming operations in Southeast Asia.
Melbourne couple's business stolen by sophisticated scammers
A Melbourne couple's thriving business was systematically stolen by sophisticated scammers who hijacked their phone numbers, emails, and bank accounts in a chilling modern-day cyber theft that left them financially ruined.
Online Scams: The Victims Forced to Become Perpetrators
New analysis reveals the complex reality behind online scams, where many perpetrators are themselves victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Authorities must adopt a more nuanced approach to tackling this growing crisis.
Catfish predator jailed for tormenting dozens of women
Twisted Matthew Hardy, 30, has been sentenced to prison after waging a five-year campaign of psychological terror against dozens of women, using fake profiles to infiltrate their lives before demanding intimate photos.
Ana Walshe Murder Trial Delayed Until 2025
The high-profile murder trial of Brian Walshe, accused of dismembering his wife Ana, has been postponed until 2025 as defence attorneys request additional time to examine disturbing forensic evidence including bloodstains and a hacksaw.
Hackers steal data of 8,000 nursery children
Two men in custody after sophisticated cyber attack compromised sensitive information including photographs and home addresses of thousands of young children across Britain.
Russian businessman found dead in suitcase: Murder trial begins
Exclusive details emerge in the murder trial of Isla Bell, accused of killing Russian businessman Marat Ganiev and stuffing his body in a suitcase in Edinburgh.
Diddy sentenced to 25 years in prison
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple sex trafficking and racketeering charges, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the hip-hop billionaire.
ChatGPT vandal exposes AI privacy crisis in UK
A shocking case reveals how AI chat histories became tools for blackmail and crime, raising urgent questions about digital privacy protections in the age of artificial intelligence.
Diddy Faces Sentencing in Federal Court - Live Coverage
Sean 'Diddy' Combs appears in federal court for sentencing following his high-profile trial. Follow our live coverage as the music industry awaits the judge's decision.
Kido Nursery hackers claim data deletion in U-turn
Cybercriminals behind the Kido Nursery breach announce they've permanently deleted stolen family data, raising questions about their motives and the ongoing security crisis affecting UK childcare providers.
Chinese family sentenced to death for $1bn online scams
Eleven members of a ruthless family syndicate have been sentenced to death in China for masterminding one of the largest online scam operations in history, defrauding victims worldwide of over $1 billion through sophisticated digital deception.
Ex-DRC President Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
In a landmark ruling, former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila faces death penalty for high treason and embezzlement of state funds while leading the mineral-rich nation.
China sentences 11 to death in Myanmar fraud case
A Chinese court has sentenced eleven individuals to death for operating massive online scam networks from Myanmar, targeting thousands of victims in sophisticated financial fraud operations worth millions.
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