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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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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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The Rising Tide of Cybercrime: Protecting Your Assets in the Digital Age
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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
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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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April 26, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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.

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Police Issue Urgent Alert Over Malicious APK Scams Targeting Bank Accounts.

April 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Sri Lankan authorities have issued a critical warning regarding a rising cyber scam where attackers use malicious APK files shared via messaging apps to compromise bank accounts and steal funds.

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Police Issue Urgent Alert Over Malicious APK Scams Targeting Bank Accounts
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A $15,000 Lesson: How a Quick Act of Kindness Turned Into a Sophisticated Street Scam.

A woman details her distressing experience after being manipulated by scammers posing as charity workers, resulting in $15,000 being stolen from her credit card via a fraudulent payment device.

April 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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