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Colombo Crowds Flock to Major Web3 and Blockchain Awareness Program at One Galle Face.

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Over 2,000 participants gathered in Colombo for an immersive blockchain education event designed to bridge the knowledge gap in digital finance. The two-day activation focused on Web3 literacy, scam prevention, and the real-world utility of digital assets.

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Technology

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

May 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM

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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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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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May 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM

Sri Lanka’s Emergence as a Global Hub for Cyber-Fraud and Digital Disinformation.

Sri Lanka is witnessing a surge in international cyber-scam operations and foreign-led disinformation networks, raising significant security and regulatory concerns for the country.

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Local News

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

May 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has raised the national money laundering threat level for fraud to 'medium-high' due to a rapid increase in sophisticated international cybercrime, particularly 'pig-butchering' scams.

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

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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.

May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Local News

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

May 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM

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Director of Private Firm Apprehended in Multi-Million Rupee Visa Scam

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May 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM

Director of Private Firm Apprehended in Multi-Million Rupee Visa Scam.

A 41-year-old director of a private firm has been arrested in Panadura for orchestrating a Rs. 35.8 million visa fraud scheme involving 21 victims.

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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

Sri Lankan authorities have launched a major CID investigation into the loss of US$ 625,000 intended for the U.S. Postal Service, suspected to be the result of a sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) phishing attack.

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Sri Lanka’s Postal Department Investigates Missing US$ 625,000 in Sophisticated Cyber Heist

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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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Technology

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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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Technology

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

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.

May 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM

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May 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM

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.

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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama.

May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 37 Chinese nationals for operating an illegal online scam operation from a rented residence in Thalangama, with extensive digital equipment seized.

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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama

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

May 2, 2026 at 4:07 AM

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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams.

April 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM

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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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April 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM

Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam.

The Department for Registration of Persons has warned the public about a sophisticated scam where fraudsters are using fake mobile apps and spoofed hotline numbers to steal personal information under the guise of e-NIC registration.

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