Scammers are targeting eager gamers with fake emails and websites offering early access to Grand Theft Auto VI. These fraudulent offers, often mimicking official communications with AI, aim to steal personal data, login credentials, or financial information by tricking users into downloading malware or providing sensitive details.
The FBI has issued a public advisory about a rising cyber threat involving malicious traffic distribution systems (TDSs). These systems redirect users to scam websites, phishing pages, and malware downloads, bypassing firewalls and stealing sensitive information.
Cybercriminals have compromised over 30,000 Fortinet firewalls and VPNs globally in a campaign dubbed FortiBleed. Hackers exploit weak or reused passwords to gain access, using compromised devices to steal more credentials and expand their reach. Major companies like Accenture, Comcast, and Samsung are among the victims.
The FBI has issued a warning about Kali365, a Phishing-as-a-Service platform distributed via Telegram. It enables cybercriminals to steal Microsoft 365 OAuth tokens, bypassing MFA and gaining persistent access to accounts.
Western Australia Police are flying accused criminals to major courthouses for bail hearings due to the closure of over 20 regional courts between June and August. The closures stem from a security dispute between the Justice Department and police, who previously provided security for these circuit courts.
WA Police are using their Air Wing to transport accused criminals from remote communities to major courthouses due to regional court closures. A security dispute between the Justice Department and police has led to over 20 courts closing between June and August, forcing bail hearings to be moved.
Investment scams involving gold, crypto, and wine have surged, with over £220m lost in the past year. UK banks reported nearly 15,000 such scams in 2025, fueled by AI's ability to create sophisticated, large-scale deceptions. Overall fraud losses reached £1.28bn.
The EU is bracing for a potential energy crisis stemming from the conflict in Iran, though the EC states current supplies are not at risk. Markets are already reacting to rising Brent crude oil prices, impacting European gas and oil costs.
A nine-year-old Australian girl was fatally shot by police in Pakistan after officers mistook her family's car for that of suspected criminals following a robbery. The family was visiting relatives in Chakwal when armed robbers confronted them. Police are investigating the incident, and Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance.
Silent Ransom Group, a cybercrime gang, has been targeting law firms with a novel approach, sending fake IT workers in person to steal data via USB drives or remote access, alongside traditional phishing and social engineering tactics.
A prison installs a taxpayer-funded cooling system in corridors to protect vulnerable inmates and staff from heatwaves, sparking online criticism over the use of public funds for prisoner comfort.
Victoria Police are working to combat corruption in the construction sector and address rising youth crime, with Taskforce Hawk investigating organised crime and Operation Eclipse targeting firebombing attacks, as crime becomes a major issue ahead of the November state election.
Russia is working on establishing a tribunal for alleged Ukrainian criminals, according to Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik. He stated that crimes are being committed within the jurisdiction of the Russian legal system. Separately, 36 countries have expressed intent to join a special tribunal for Ukraine, with an agreement signed by Ukrainian President Zelensky and Council of Europe Secretary-General Alain Berset in summer 2025.
Polish MEP Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of honoring Nazi criminals (UPA) and criticized the EU's push for Ukraine's accession, questioning Ursula von der Leyen's stance.
Kaspersky Lab assisted Interpol in arresting over 200 cybercriminals from the Middle East and North Africa. The operation involved 13 countries, with approximately 400 more individuals suspected of complicity. The criminals used sophisticated phishing schemes to steal money.
The DHS added Indian national Lubana Singh to its 'Worst of Worst' criminal list, now over 35,000 strong. Singh, arrested in Michigan, has a history of drug offenses. The list highlights dangerous illegal aliens apprehended nationwide.
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, announced it has cooperated with authorities to arrest 162 individuals suspected of criminal activities, highlighting the use of VPNs for illegal purposes such as distributing adult content and facilitating gambling.
President Vladimir Putin vowed that all those responsible for the attack on Starobelsk will be brought to justice, stating that their punishment is inevitable.
In 2006, following a gang's attacks on law enforcement in São Paulo, police killed over 500 civilians, mostly young Black men, in suspected executions. Twenty years on, most cases remain unresolved, with only 15 convictions and one police officer held accountable. Victims' families seek truth and compensation, with a superior court ruling pending.
CrowdStrike, with Google and Shadowserver, dismantled the Glassworm botnet, which targeted open source software developers to spread malware and steal passwords, compromising over 300 GitHub repositories.
Head of Russia's Investigative Committee in Crimea, Vladimir Terentyev, stated that teenagers committing crimes for Kyiv are motivated by "easy money," not ideology. These crimes, often involving infrastructure damage and arson, are typically carried out by impoverished teens aged 14-17. Over 70 reports and 32 criminal cases were initiated in the first three months of the year.
Correspondence from Sylwester Suszek, former head of the BitBay (Zondacrypto) exchange, reveals contacts with international criminals. Emails contained offers for ammunition, weapons, drugs, gold, and explosives, which were then forwarded to Przemysław Kral, the current CEO of Zondacrypto.
Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants were issued in England and Wales last year for defendants who skipped court, a 50% increase since 2020. Over 30,000 warrants remain outstanding, with some dating back six years, and a quarter relating to serious offenses.
France is experiencing a significant rise in crypto 'wrench attacks,' involving physical assaults and kidnappings targeting digital asset holders. Bitcoin journalist Joe Nakamoto reports 41 such incidents in 2026, attributing the trend to compromised KYC data and urging increased security measures.
