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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees.
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.
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Business Email Compromise attack resulted in the theft of $2.5 million from the Sri Lankan Treasury due to reliance on outdated systems and procedural negligence.
Blacksky Unveils Acorn: A Decentralized Haven for Creators Fleeing Mainstream Social Media.
Acorn, a new platform built on the AT Protocol, offers creators and organizations a way to host independent, decentralized communities as an alternative to restrictive mainstream social media features like those recently shuttered by X.
Social Media Fraud Surge: Americans Hit by $2.1 Billion in Losses During 2025.
A new FTC report reveals that financial losses from social media scams soared to $2.1 billion in 2025, marking an eightfold increase since 2020. Facebook remains the primary platform for these fraudulent activities.
