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The Evolving Threat: How Digital Fraud is Reshaping Financial Security in Sri Lanka.

Central Bank and Treasury Overhaul Systems Following $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama.

Sri Lanka Treasury Investigates $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Incident.

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

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.