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Russian network accused of impersonating French media outlets

According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in Moscow since 2016.

Euronews

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India drops mandatory anti-theft app after privacy concerns

India withdraws a directive requiring all smartphones to carry an anti-theft app amid growing privacy and surveillance concerns.

Al Jazeera

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Fake Black Friday: Consumers urged to watch out for scams

Today is Black Friday, that U.S. shopping holiday that's the delight of bargain hunters the world over, but if you're on the lookout for a good deal or two, be careful! A recent trend has become alarmingly common - for scams over fake pr...

France 24

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How to protect yourself from scams and identity theft

Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new Masterclass and share ways people can protect themselves from online scams, identity theft and deepfakes.

CBS America

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"Anti-scammers" target fraudsters to protect Americans

Some Americans are taking matters into their own hands to prevent scammers. The Free Press' Maya Sulkin joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.

CBS America

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Roblox rolls out new safety features including AI age verification

The massive online gaming platform Roblox, which is used by millions of children under the age of 13, announced it'll soon require every player to scan their face and use AI-powered facial technology to estimate their age. It comes after...

CBS News

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Dad speaks out after 'disturbing' deepfake images of teenager allegedly shared

A Louisiana dad spoke out after explicit deepfake images of his 13-year-old daughter and others were allegedly shared, saying, "It's disturbing. Those pictures are horrible. They're extremely explicit, and they look real. You cannot tell...

CBS News

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Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its AI chatbot in cyberattack

The AI firm Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its artificial intelligence tools to spy on tech companies, financial institutions and government agencies in what it believes is the first documented case of a worldwide cyberattack with m...

CBS News

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Google files lawsuit over text phishing scams

Google filed what it calls a first-of-its-kind lawsuit under the RICO Act targeting unknown operators who allegedly built a "phishing-as-a-service" platform to power mass text attacks. Google says the fake messages are part of a massive ...

CBS News

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How is Canada confronting the threats of misinformation

Brian McQuinn, the co-director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict, joined The Morning Edition to talk about the changes to our information ecosystem and how Canada is adjusting.

CBC News

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Many workers remain trapped amid Southeast Asia scam center crackdown

More than 1,500 foreign nationals have escaped into Thailand from scam centers in Myanmar and Cambodia. Many bring stories of kidnap, illegal detention and torture at the hands of criminal gangs who are making billions of dollars from on...

Al Jazeera

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Woman says she lost thousands in a crypto scam

The top city prosecutor in Washington, D.C., claims an ATM provider is enabling a crypto scam where victims think they're protecting their money by buying bitcoin. One woman says she was a victim of the scam.

CBS America

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Beware of the 'phantom hacker' scam

The FBI is warning consumers of a scary scheme that’s draining people’s bank accounts.

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SpaceX disables Starlink devices used by Myanmar scam centres

SpaceX has disabled more than 2,500 Starlink devices linked to online scam centers in Myanmar’s KK Park, on the Thai border. Rights groups say Starlink technology has enabled Chinese crime syndicates to exploit Myanmar’s instability.

Al Jazeera

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Canada fines Cryptomus record-setting $176.9M

Canada's financial intelligence agency, has issued its highest-ever fine to cryptocurrency exchange Cryptomus for not flagging transactions linked to criminal activity including trafficking in child sex abuse material.

CBC News

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What parents should know about Roblox and how to keep their kids safe

Popular online gaming platform Roblox is being sued by families and state attorneys general who claim online predators can exploit kids they meet on the site. Roblox says it's rolling out new safety features, including age estimation and...

CBS News

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Businesses ‘unprepared’ amid surge in cyber threats

Cyber security leaders have issued an urgent warning that all Australian organisations are now targets for hackers. Ahead of the NextGen Cyber Forum in Sydney, experts say most businesses aren’t properly prepared for their operation to w...

LeadStory Spotlight

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Latvian police bust European cybercrime ring, arrest seven suspects

The network, dismantled in an operation on 10 October, is accused of scamming thousands across Europe out of nearly €5 million.

Euronews

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Federal agencies warned of 'imminent risk' after possible data breach

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning federal agencies about a potential data breach involving the F5 technology vendor. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

CBS America

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Death of kidnapped South Korean student spurs talks with Cambodia

Seoul has banned travel to parts of Cambodia after a South Korean student died from cardiac arrest after being kidnapped and tortured by a criminal gang in the country.

France 24

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Report warns of ‘hidden pandemic’ of child abuse in Europe

A new report reveals over five million children across Europe face sexual abuse, both online and offline, as lawmakers remain divided over the EU’s proposed “chat control” bill.

Euronews

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UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

The intelligence agency warned MPs and their staff to look out for spies trying to elicit information from them by blackmail or phishing attacks.

Euronews

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Experts warn of increase in scams targeting seniors

Pop‑up and text message scams are costing victims money and compromising devices, cybersecurity professionals caution.

Scripps News

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Cyberattacks shake South Korea’s global tech hub reputation

South Korea is grappling with an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, exposing the personal data of millions of people. It’s been fuelling widespread fraud and undermining the country’s reputation as a global tech hub.

Al Jazeera

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Asahi beer running dry as cyberattack results in shortages

Japanese restaurants, bars and stores are running low on beer and other beverages from industry leader Asahi Group as the impact from a cyberattack entered a fifth day on Friday, with no resolution in sight.

Reuters

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Beware 'unclaimed relief check' scams targeting personal data

The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about a new scam promising unclaimed government relief checks. Scammers use the offer to steal personal information.

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U.S. Secret Service disrupts telecom threat ahead of U.N. meeting

The Secret Service disrupted a sprawling telecommunications network in the New York Tri-State Area that investigators say posed a serious potential disruption to New York's telecom systems and a possible threat to the United Nations Gene...

CBS News

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Secret Service halts network posing threat to telecom systems

The Secret Service foiled a major telecom sabotage plot near the U.N., dismantling devices used for threats, DoS attacks, and encrypted comms.

Scripps News

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Teen arrested in 2023 Las Vegas cyberattack

Hackers threw Las Vegas casinos into chaos in 2023, taking down some of the Strip's biggest names. Two years later, a teenager is accused of orchestrating the attack. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.

CBS America

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German companies face rising cybercrime

Sabotage, data theft, and espionage are affecting more and more companies in Germany, costing them billions in damages every year and prompting them to double their cybersecurity investments compared to 2022.

DW News