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Thai teen says he barely survived Cambodia scam farm compound

Lured to Cambodia, tortured and forced to defraud strangers online, a Thai teenager said he barely survived after he threw himself from an eighth-floor window last year in a desperate bid to escape one of the prison-like scam compounds f...

Reuters

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Companies need to be on high alert from Iran cyber attacks

David Kennedy, TrustedSec CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the cybersecurity threat private companies could face from Iran.

CNBC

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Aflac breach may have exposed Social Security numbers, personal data

The company said that it's in the early stages of a review of the incident, and so far is unable to determine the total number of affected individuals.

Scripps News

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EU, Southeast Asia look for ways to protect undersea cables

Both telecommunications and international trade rely on cables connecting continents across the ocean floor. In a changing world, Asian and European powers are looking for ways to protect them from sabotage.

DW News

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Family fights to end "sextortion" scams after son's death

A law signed by President Trump earlier this month could help fight "sextortion" schemes online. One Kentucky family has been fighting for change, saying they never want anyone to experience the tragic loss they've suffered.

CBS America

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EU 'ready to impose costs' on China over cyberattack against Czechia

The cyberattack in Czechia comes amid growing speculation of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China prompted by Donald Trump's policies.

Euronews

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Can Germany withstand massive cyberattacks?

No internet, no electricity, no water — cyber attacks on state agencies, hospitals, or power plants can endanger lives or bring everyday operations to a standstill. What is Germany doing to counter the danger?

DW News

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Poland hit by Russian hackers ahead of presidential election

Polish leader Donald Tusk said the website of several parties in his governing coalition were targeted by the hackers, two days before the presidential election.

Euronews

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How to clean up your digital footprint, protect against scams

Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.

CBS News

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Your Social Security number may be for sale on the dark web

Government officials are warning that many American Social Security numbers may be on the dark web for others to purchase and use for fraud. Justin Cappos, a computer science professor and cybersecurity expert at New York University, joi...

CBS News

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UK embraces quantum tech to combat future cyber threats

Heriot-Watt University unveiled its $3.3 million Quantum Communications Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS), marking a leap in quantum technology to combat cyber threats.

Reuters

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Crypto company confronts suspected North Korean operative

CBS News has obtained an exclusive video of a man with alleged ties to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime during what he thought was an interview for a job at an American tech company.

CBS News

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How secure is Germany's critical infrastructure?

Spain and Portugal experienced a devastating blackout. Could this happen in Germany, too? What will the next German government do to better protect critical infrastructure?

DW News

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France accuses Russian military intelligence of cyberattacks

France on Tuesday accused Russian military intelligence of being behind a series of cyberattacks against the country over the last decade, including against Macron's first presidential campaign in 2017.

France 24

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Victim of AI-generated revenge porn speaks out

Deepfake sex crimes, generated with AI tools, have become a particular concern at South Korean universities and schools, with only a fraction of the perpetrators arrested.

CNN

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FBI report shows cybercrime surging

A new FBI report reveals cybercrime spiked last year, with older Americans losing the most money. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the data and trends.

CBS News

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What's behind a 'staggering' surge in cybercrime

The FBI put out its annual warning that cybercriminals are targeting us -- especially older people. Victims last year reported losses of $16 billion dollars -- up 33% from the year before.

CBS News

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Freed captives describe scam operations in Myanmar

Dozens of Indonesians are still in Thailand, waiting to be repatriated after being freed from forced labor in Myanmar. Others who have already returned home say they were lured by false promises into working for online scamming operation...

DW News

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Hacked crosswalk signals impersonate tech billionaires

Crosswalk signals in Seattle, Washington, were hacked with fake audio impersonations from Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday. This comes days after similar hacks using false impersonations from Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk were seen...

CNN

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How to protect yourself from AI-powered scams

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to scam people, especially through sham websites that can look shockingly real. Melissa Mahtani, executive producer of CBS News Confirmed, has tips on how to spot a scam website.

CBS News

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Alleged victim of ex-Michigan coach speaks out after cyber hack

One of the alleged victims of former Michigan football coach Matt Weiss is speaking out after she claims he gained access to private pictures and videos stored on her cloud drive.

Scripps News

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Why cybersecurity is one area people just can't afford to cut

Joel Kulina, Head of Tech/Media Trading at Wedbush, says Apple is under pressure due to tariffs and weak innovation. He favors cybersecurity and video games like GTA 6 as safer tech plays.

CNBC

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Cuts to cybersecurity workers across U.S. fuel safety concerns

A new report by cybersecurity firm Semperis shows more than 60% of water and electricity organizations in the U.S. and U.K. faced cyber attacks in the past year. Recent cuts to cybersecurity workers across U.S. agencies are also fueling ...

CBS News

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Trump NSA firings are a 'setback' for U.S. cybersecurity

The head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command is the latest to be fired in President Trump's purge of national security officials. Margaret Brennan has details.

CBS News

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How AI is helping phone scammers dupe victims

CBC’s Marketplace investigates how scammers are pulling off ever more sophisticated cons with artificial intelligence tools that allow them to convincingly mimic anyone — even close friends and family.

CBC News

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DeepSeek hit by cyberattack as users flock to Chinese AI startup

Chinese startup DeepSeek said on Monday it will temporarily limit registrations due to a cyberattack after the company's AI assistant amassed sudden popularity. The startup earlier in the day was also hit by outages on its website after ...

Reuters

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French nuclear submarine patrols revealed by soldiers on Strava

Some crew members of France's atomic-armed submarines publicly shared workouts via the Strava app, inadvertently disclosing sensitive patrol schedule information.

France 24

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Chinese hackers breach U.S. office that reviews foreign investments

Chinese hackers breached the U.S. government office that reviews foreign investments for national security risks, three U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CNN.

CNN

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China rejects Treasury hacking allegations

China has hit back at claims its state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's computer security guardrails this month and stole documents in what Treasury called a "major incident".

Reuters

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U.S. treasury says Chinese hackers accessed department workstations

Chinese hackers remotely accessed several US Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.

France 24