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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees.

May 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM

Indian comedian Ankita Shrivastav shares her harrowing experience falling victim to a 'digital arrest' scam, resulting in the loss of 900,000 Indian rupees after being manipulated by fake law enforcement officials.

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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees
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Technology

Identity Security Crisis: Majority of Global Organizations Hit by Cyber Breaches.

A new Sophos report reveals that 71% of global organizations experienced identity-related breaches in the last year, driven by human error and poor management of non-human identities, with ransomware recovery costs averaging $1.64 million.

May 18, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Local News
The Evolving Threat: How Digital Fraud is Reshaping Financial Security in Sri Lanka
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The Evolving Threat: How Digital Fraud is Reshaping Financial Security in Sri Lanka.

May 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Sri Lanka’s Emergence as a Global Hub for Cyber-Fraud and Digital Disinformation
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Sri Lanka’s Emergence as a Global Hub for Cyber-Fraud and Digital Disinformation.

May 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury
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May 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM

Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury.

A sophisticated Business Email Compromise attack resulted in the theft of $2.5 million from the Sri Lankan Treasury due to reliance on outdated systems and procedural negligence.

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Local News

Police Capture 30 Escaped Foreign Nationals Running Illegal Cyber Scam Ring in Boralesgamuwa.

May 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM

Thirty foreign nationals who escaped from a detention center have been rearrested by Sri Lankan authorities while allegedly running an online scam operation from a rented building in Boralesgamuwa.

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Police Capture 30 Escaped Foreign Nationals Running Illegal Cyber Scam Ring in Boralesgamuwa
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Sri Lanka’s Postal Department Investigates Missing US$ 625,000 in Sophisticated Cyber Heist
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Sri Lanka’s Postal Department Investigates Missing US$ 625,000 in Sophisticated Cyber Heist.

May 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Local News
62-Year-Old Woman Detained in Connection with Extortion Scam

62-Year-Old Woman Detained in Connection with Extortion Scam.

May 6, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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Technology
Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams
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Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams.

May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Sri Lanka Faces New Financial Security Breach Following $625,000 Payment Disappearance
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April 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM

Sri Lanka Faces New Financial Security Breach Following $625,000 Payment Disappearance.

Following a major $2.5 million cyber theft at the Treasury, Sri Lankan authorities are now investigating a missing $625,000 payment intended for the U.S. Postal Service, raising concerns about systemic financial security vulnerabilities.

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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams.

April 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM

Financial authorities in Sri Lanka, including the Sri Lanka Banks' Association and FinCSIRT, have issued a critical warning regarding a sharp rise in online financial fraud targeting mobile users through malicious links and deceptive apps.

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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams
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Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam
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Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam.

April 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Government Clarifies Treasury Financial Loss as Phishing Scam, Not Cyber Intrusion.

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne clarifies that the $2.5 million Treasury financial breach was the result of a sophisticated phishing attack rather than a technical system hack.

April 26, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Police Issue Urgent Alert Over Malicious APK Scams Targeting Bank Accounts
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Police Issue Urgent Alert Over Malicious APK Scams Targeting Bank Accounts.

April 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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April 21, 2026 at 4:45 AM

22-Year-Old Apprehended for Orchestrating Sophisticated Bank Phishing Scam.

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Minuwangoda resident for allegedly operating a fraudulent website mimicking a private bank, resulting in a loss of over Rs. 1 million.

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Technology

Anthropic Implements Identity Verification Measures for Select Claude Users.

April 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM

Anthropic has begun requesting government-issued IDs and selfies from specific Claude users to curb fraudulent activity and ensure platform integrity, sparking privacy discussions among its user base.

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Anthropic Implements Identity Verification Measures for Select Claude Users
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Technology
Major Security Oversight at Retailer Express Exposed Customer Data

Major Security Oversight at Retailer Express Exposed Customer Data.

April 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Personal Finance

Two Years Post-Scam: How a Victim Reclaimed Her Life After Losing $300,000.

Wannapa Suprasert, a victim of a sophisticated government impersonation scam, shares her journey of recovery two years after losing $300,000. Through therapy, support from friends, and financial discipline, she has cleared her debts and continues to navigate the long-term emotional impact of the ordeal.

April 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Technology
Rising Tax Identity Theft: Gig Economy Platforms Face Legal Heat Over Fraudulent Earnings Reports
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Rising Tax Identity Theft: Gig Economy Platforms Face Legal Heat Over Fraudulent Earnings Reports.

April 11, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Massive Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive LAPD Records Through City Attorney's Storage
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April 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM

Massive Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive LAPD Records Through City Attorney's Storage.

A major data breach involving the 'World Leaks' extortion group has compromised 7.7 terabytes of sensitive data, including LAPD personnel files and investigation documents, via a storage system held by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.

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