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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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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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Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge
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Sri Lanka Escalates Fraud Alert as 'Pig-Butchering' Cyber Scams Surge.

May 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury
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Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury.

May 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Sri Lanka Police Heighten Vigilance Against Foreign-Led Cybercrime Syndicates
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May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Sri Lanka Police Heighten Vigilance Against Foreign-Led Cybercrime Syndicates.

Sri Lankan authorities have issued an urgent alert to the public to report suspicious activities by foreign nationals following a wave of arrests involving cybercrime syndicates operating from residential areas in Colombo.

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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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Education Ministry Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding Overseas Scholarship Program.

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Education has cautioned students and parents against fraudulent agents claiming involvement in the government's overseas scholarship program for high-achieving A-Level students.

May 6, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Dossiers Launches Advanced Real-Time Fraud Prevention Platform for South Asian Financial Institutions
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Dossiers Launches Advanced Real-Time Fraud Prevention Platform for South Asian Financial Institutions.

May 6, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams
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May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams.

Sri Lanka CERT has issued a critical alert regarding a surge in WhatsApp scams where victims are blackmailed using recorded explicit video calls. Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution with unknown callers.

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SilverFox Cyber-Espionage Campaign Targets Global Businesses via Deceptive Tax-Themed Phishing.

May 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM

The SilverFox threat actor group is launching sophisticated phishing attacks disguised as tax audit notices, deploying new backdoors like ABCDoor to gain unauthorized remote access to corporate networks across India, Indonesia, and beyond.

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Sri Lanka Police Issues Stern Warning to Landlords Over Illegal Foreign Occupants.

Following a major bust of a cyber scam network in Colombo involving 157 foreign nationals, Sri Lanka Police have warned landlords that legal action will be taken against those providing housing to visa overstayers.

May 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Digital Defenses Against Growing Cyber Threats.

Following a surge in cyber-enabled financial crimes and data breaches, Sri Lanka is prioritizing a national cybersecurity framework focused on government infrastructure, public sector training, and advanced monitoring systems.

May 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama
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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama.

May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The Rising Tide of Cybercrime: Protecting Your Assets in the Digital Age
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May 2, 2026 at 4:07 AM

The Rising Tide of Cybercrime: Protecting Your Assets in the Digital Age.

An analysis of the growing threats to financial security, including phishing and ransomware, and why the financial sector remains a top target for cybercriminals.

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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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Sri Lanka Treasury Investigates $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Incident
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Sri Lanka Treasury Investigates $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Incident.

April 27, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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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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Google Messages April 2026: New AI Tools, RCS Updates, and Interface Changes
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April 25, 2026 at 8:28 PM

Google Messages April 2026: New AI Tools, RCS Updates, and Interface Changes.

Google Messages is introducing significant updates in April 2026, including Gemini-powered scam protection, real-time location sharing, and a revamped read receipt system. Key changes also involve a shift away from QR-based web pairing and the discontinuation of the legacy Samsung Messages app.

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