Tag: #cybercrime

Japan and Allies Attribute Global Hacking Campaign to North Korea‑Linked 'WaterPlum', Say 30,000 Devices Compromised

Japan, U.S. and allied cyber agencies say North Korea‑linked 'WaterPlum' infected 30,000 devices in 100+ countries and stole crypto from over 7,000 wallets.

#cybercrime, #northkorea, #cybersecurity, #cryptocurrency

Singaporean Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Crypto Theft Under RICO Charges

A Singaporean pleaded guilty in D.C. to leading a social‑engineering scheme that stole and laundered over $245 million in cryptocurrency.

#cryptocurrency, #cybercrime, #rico

Man Pleads Guilty in Alleged $245 Million Bitcoin Theft Tied to Social‑Engineering Ring

Malone Lam pleaded guilty to a RICO conspiracy after prosecutors say he helped steal more than $245 million in bitcoin from one victim using social engineering.

#cryptocurrency, #theft, #rico, #bitcoin, #cybercrime

Trump signs memorandum allowing vetted U.S. firms to conduct cyber operations against foreign cybercriminals

A White House memorandum authorizes vetted U.S. companies, under DOJ and DHS oversight, to conduct surveillance and disruptive cyber operations against foreign cybercriminal groups.

#cybersecurity, #cybercrime, #whitehouse, #nationalsecurity

U.N. report: Southeast Asian scam networks caused up to $114 billion in 2025 losses

A U.N. report estimates transnational scam networks operating from Southeast Asia caused $88–$114 billion in victim losses in 2025 across the Asia-Pacific.

#cybercrime, #unodc, #southeastasia, #scams