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The group operated from a van to wage cyberattacks on companies and banks and steal sensitive information. Authorities in Kuwait have apprehended members of an international cybercrime gang of Chinese nationality, the Ministry of the Interior has said, after large-scale attacks on telecommunication towers and financial institutions across the country. The Cybercrime Combating Department was alerted after several telecommunication companies and banks reported cyberattacks on their networks to steal customers’ information and funds, the ministry said on Thursday in a post on X. Officers apprehended a driver, a Chinese national, in the Farwaniya area in Kuwait City and seized multiple electronic devices in his possession. Police later found more high-tech tools at his residence. The suspect confessed to being part of a larger network of fraudsters, who were also identified
Tag Archives: CyberSecurity
Feb
DeepSeek is fighting a surge in fake social media accounts and websites pretending to be linked to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, as scammers and impersonators take advantage of the frenzy surrounding the firm’s success. Hangzhou-based DeepSeek on Thursday warned that it had only three authentic social media accounts, which could be found on Chinese platforms WeChat and RedNote , as well as US microblogging service X, formerly Twitter. The company added that its namesake chatbot app was free to download and that it had not issued cryptocurrencies. Any social media groups set up in the name of DeepSeek to charge fees must be fraudulent, it said. This was DeepSeek’s first official statement since its V3 large language model and R1 reasoning model grabbed global attention last month. In
Nov
According to recent studies, over 46% of teens report experiencing cyberbullying, with the numbers rising each year. As our children spend more time in digital spaces, the need for robust protection has never been more critical. This comprehensive guide will explore the most effective anti-cyberbullying apps available in 2024, helping parents make informed decisions about […]
Nov
Did you know that 47% of Instagram users have reported experiencing some form of cyberbullying on the platform? In today’s digital age, standing up to online harassment has become more crucial than ever. Whether you’re a teenager navigating social media, a parent protecting your child, or an influencer managing your online presence, understanding how to […]
Nov
In today’s digital age, cyberbullying has become an urgent concern affecting millions of lives worldwide. Did you know that 59% of teens have experienced some form of cyberbullying? This comprehensive guide reveals proven strategies to combat online harassment and create safer social media spaces for everyone. Understanding the Impact Before diving into solutions, let’s acknowledge […]
Jun
Hackers have claimed to possess confidential information of millions of Santander customers and employees, which they are attempting to sell. The same group, ShinyHunters, is also responsible for the recent Ticketmaster hack. Santander, a global bank with approximately 200,000 employees, including 20,000 in the UK, has confirmed the data breach. The bank apologized for the […]