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European Free-Loading Is ‘Pathetic’: Trump’s Team Accidentally Adds Journalist to National Security Chat

US Vice-President J.D. Vance said he 'hated' the need to pay for Europe's security in a Signal chat that discussed military operations.

180 Arrested and SMS Blasters Seized as Philippines Cracks Down on Scam Hubs

Many different nationalities, some trafficked illegally, work for 'POGO' gambling outfits that were banned due to the scale of crime associated with them.

Should Anti-Scam Controls Generate Revenue?

Protecting people and saving our way of life must become a higher priority than saving pennies or serving businesses.

AI Bot Spams LinkedIn with Cybersecurity Posts

As you would expect, the US social network either does not know or does not care that it is a conduit for automated spam.

Another 2,876 Scammers Return to China from Myanmar

Victories by rebel armies are prompting the release of thousands who were forced to work in scam compounds. China can cope with repatriating large numbers; citizens of other countries are not so fortunate.

Cheap New Open Source Tool Detects IMSI-Catchers

American privacy activists want to monitor police surveillance but their $54 device would be more productively used by shopping malls that want to tip off the police about SMS blasters.

Telcos Subjected to ‘Intense’ Espionage and Attacks, Says French Cybersecurity Agency

Attempts to infiltrate and disrupt telcos are described in the annual threat report of France's CERT.

3 Lessons to Learn from the Big Fall in Aussie Scam Losses

Australian scam losses fell by 26% but other countries are not appreciating the fundamentals that underpin this success.

Telia Makes Fraudsters Pay for Wangiri

Amanda Landqvist, Group Fraud Prevention Manager for Telia, explained how the Nordic telco is collecting from crooks and using the money to help victims of crime.

Legal Fight between Mobileum Investors Rumbles On

HIG Capital is suing Audax for fraud. Audax is suing three Mobileum board members appointed by HIG. Gavin Patterson, former CEO of BT, is one of the individuals being sued.

Android Adds AI Scam Warnings for Voice and Messages

Google wants to identify harmful comms received on your phone but will they be any more successful than they are with email?

UK Plans Comprehensive Ban on Simboxes

The British government also proposes new powers for the police to retrieve stolen phones and laptops, but ignored the threat posed by SMS blasters.

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