Tag: Cybercrime
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Sam George Warns of Leaks to Fraud Suspects: A Look at Past Cybercrime Arrests and Security Gaps
Overview: A Growing Concern Over Information Leaks In a recent briefing, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, raised serious concerns about information leaks that allegedly occurred during the previous administration. The leaks were reportedly directed toward individuals suspected of cybercrime, raising questions about the integrity of ongoing and past investigations. The…
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Sam George Warns: Leaks to Cybercrime Suspects Threaten Security
Background: Allegations of Information Leaks In a recent public briefing, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, raised serious concerns about information leaks to individuals suspected of cybercrime. He suggested that some actors connected to the previous administration may have shared sensitive intelligence with targets of investigations, potentially undermining hard-won efforts to…
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Auckland Executive Pleads Guilty in Shocking Grooming Case Involving a 14-Year-Old
Overview of the case An Auckland executive has admitted paying a 14-year-old girl for sex after grooming her online, marking a disturbing instance of how adults can exploit minors through social media platforms. The man met the teenager on Snapchat, presenting himself as a “sugar daddy,” a term used to describe a transactional relationship that…
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BI Arrests 8 Vietnamese Nationals Over Online Scam Activities
Eight Vietnamese Nationals Arrested in Parañaque on Immigration and Fraud Suspicions The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines announced the arrest of eight Vietnamese nationals in Parañaque City on charges related to overstaying, unauthorized employment, and suspected involvement in online scam activities. The operation underscores ongoing concerns about migrant workers and foreign nationals engaging…
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Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act: What CS Kabogo said
Overview: Why the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act matters The Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act, originally enacted in 2018 to safeguard computer systems and data, has long stood as a cornerstone of Kenya’s digital security framework. In a bid to keep pace with evolving online threats, a comprehensive amendment was passed in 2025. The changes…
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CS Kabogo on Updates to the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act: Safeguarding Kenya’s Digital Space
Context: Why the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act matters The Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act is a cornerstone of Kenya’s efforts to protect computer systems and data from a growing landscape of online threats. Since its original enactment in 2018, the law has aimed to criminalize activities such as hacking, data breaches, online fraud, and…
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CS Kabogo Discusses the 2025 Amendment to the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act
New Safeguards in Kenya’s Cybercrime Law Kenya’s security and digital policy landscape is in the spotlight as Cabinet Secretary Kabogo explains the 2025 amendments to the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act. The act, first enacted in 2018, aims to protect computer systems and data while criminalising a broad range of cyber offenses. The latest amendments…
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WhatsApp and Meta Pay Hackers: $4 Million Explained
Overview: A Major Breach Across Meta Platforms In a high-profile security incident, cybercriminals managed to move as much as $4 million related to WhatsApp and Meta Pay. While the details continue to unfold, the incident underscores how attackers often exploit financial and messaging platforms that millions rely on daily. This article breaks down what happened,…
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European Police Takedown Targets Extremist Gaming Links Across Platforms
Overview: A Coordinated Effort to Cleanse Gaming Spaces In a landmark cross-border operation, Europol, together with eight participating countries, spearheaded a targeted takedown of thousands of extremist links circulating on gaming and related platforms. The initiative aimed to curb the spread of racist, xenophobic, and terrorist content that lurks in gaming communities and adjacent channels.…
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Inside a Wild Bitcoin Heist: Five-Star Hotels, Cash-Stuffed Envelopes, and Vanishing Funds
Overview: A Global Scam Operation Unfolds In a case that reads like a crime thriller, Google has charged 25 individuals in connection with a relentless scam text operation powered by a phishing-as-a-service platform known as Lighthouse. The allegations sketch a global scheme where high-end hotels, luxury experiences, and everyday cash disappear into a carefully orchestrated…