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Fake CAPTCHA scam warning

This isn’t just a fake website — it’s a trap designed to trick you into infecting your own computer.

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How Israel's Mossad recruits spies in Iran

Israel's secret services have launched a campaign calling on the Iranian people to contact them and provide any information they may have about the Revolutionary Guards and the regime’s leaders. However, those who speak out risk punishme...

France 24

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Large bot networks behind major attacks shut down

German, U.S. and Canadian cybercrime specialists shut down two of the world's largest botnets, Aisuru and Kimwolf, suspected of being behind major online attacks.

Euronews

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Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials

Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing.

Euronews

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Iran conflict may trigger wave of geopolitical cyberattacks

As geopolitical conflict escalates, cybersecurity experts say digital warfare will follow.

Euronews

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AI-driven attacks increasing, new report says

CrowdStrike is reporting an increase in AI-driven attacks around the world. Adam Meyers, the head of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, joins CBS News with more details.

CBS News

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Deepfake scams reach record levels by targeting social media users

As deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated, the sheer amount of money being lost to online scams piled up in 2025.

Euronews

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South Korea introduces tough AI safety laws

South Korea has introduced some of the world's strictest artificial intelligence safety laws following public outrage over sexually explicit deepfakes and financial scams targeting thousands of people.

Al Jazeera

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Fighting digital gender-based violence in Kenya and Ghana

Online gender-based violence (GBV) is spreading in sub-Saharan Africa. DW meets activists advocating for support for survivors and enforcement to stop abuse.

DW News

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Emails show extent of Epstein disinformation campaign

The Epstein scandal continues to reverberate globally. Emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice show the convicted sex offender hired a team in the Philippines to scrub online search results linked to his criminal record. The re...

Al Jazeera

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Concerns rising about AI and cyber warfare

Around the world, conversations about cybersecurity and data protection are increasingly focused on the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence. Cybersecurity experts are warning of unprecedented risks, as criminal networks us...

Al Jazeera

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Hundreds arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks

Police across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over 4.3 million U.S. dollars in a major international crackdown on online scams.

Africanews

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EU opens probe into Musk's Grok AI over sexualized deepfakes

Elon Musk's social media platform X faces a European Union privacy investigation after its Grok AI chatbot started spitting out nonconsensual deepfake images, Ireland's data privacy regulator said Tuesday.

France 24

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European Commission announces 'action plan' to combat cyberbullying

The Commission will support the rollout of an online safety app across European member states, enabling children and young people to easily report cyberbullying and receive concrete help.

Euronews

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When private photos are misused on porn sites

Mina Camira’s photos from an online marketplace ended up on porn sites – without her knowledge. The student is now battling to have the images deleted and demanding that platforms like Vinted do more to protect users.

DW News

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Suspected saboteurs hit Italy's rail network, police say

Saboteurs damaged rail infrastructure near the northern Italian city of Bologna on Saturday morning, disrupting train journeys on the first full day of the Winter Olympic Games, the Transport Ministry said.

Reuters

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French magistrate held for crypto ransom

France has seen a recent spate of cryptocurrency-related kidnappings, and this appears to be the latest case: a 35-year-old magistrate from Grenoble and her 66-year-old mother were found tied up in a garage on Friday morning, 30 hours af...

France 24

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Abandoned Cambodian scam compound exposes fraudsters' scheming

In a Cambodian compound with rooms designed to look like Singapore and Australia police offices, papers were strewn across desks and floors: the detritus of a fraud factory abandoned in haste.

Reuters

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Where do Europeans restrict access to their personal data the most?

EU internet users are taking more action to protect their personal data online. As new data shows rising resistance to online tracking, how far is the EU willing to go to reclaim digital sovereignty?

Euronews

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Paris prosecutors search French offices of Elon Musk's X

The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.

Euronews

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Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit searches X office, Musk summoned

French police raided the offices of Elon Musk's social media network X on Tuesday, and prosecutors ordered the tech billionaire to face questions in April related to a widening investigation into the platform, the Paris prosecutor's offi...

Reuters

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France government to ditch U.S. platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom

France has announced plans to discontinue the use of Microsoft Teams and Zoom across all government departments, opting instead for a domestically developed videoconferencing platform called Visio.

Euronews

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Cyberviolence against women and girls spreading across Europe

A new report shows that cyberstalking, spyware, hate speech, and threats are among the most denounced cases of violence against women and girls in Europe.

Euronews

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Experts issue warning after 7-year-old sexually exploited on Snapchat

Manitoba RCMP investigated a case in which a seven-year-old girl was coerced into sending nude photos to a man over Snapchat. Experts and police warn there's a growing trend of children under 13 being sexually exploited through social me...

CBC News

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UK investigates Grok: Probe launched over controversial deepfakes

The UK media watchdog Ofcom has launched an investigation into social media platform X. It follows reports that X’s chatbot, Grok, was used to create and share explicit images, without any consent. If found to be in breach, Ofcom could f...

Al Jazeera

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Paris court convicts 10 for cyberbullying France's Brigitte Macron

A Paris court sentenced 10 individuals for cyberbullying the spouse of French President Emmanuel Macron with false allegations about her gender identity, doling out sentences including suspended prison terms and awareness training.

Euronews

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Ten people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

A Paris court on Monday found ten people guilty ⁠of the cyber-harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she is a transgender woman who was born a man. The court convicted all defendants to sentences...

France 24

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Grok AI tool says "lapses in safeguards" led to lewd images

Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children.

CBS News

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Pro-Russian hackers claim French postal service cyberattack

European intelligence agencies say investigations into Russian interference now consume as much time as terrorist threats.

Euronews

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How to use AI to protect yourself from cyberattacks

Artificial intelligence is providing tools to help navigate cyberattacks. Adam Meyers, CrowdStrike's senior vice president of counter adversary operations, joins CBS News with advice.

CBS News