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Cyber Crime
The latest stories, reviews, and analysis curated by the CoreTechDaily editorial team.
Understanding the ASOS Security Incident: What Customers Should Know
Customers received threatening notifications claiming ASOS data was compromised via its Snowflake cloud environment. Here's what this means for your data security.
Oct 6, 2026
How Nearly 40,000 Phishing Attacks Targeted US Financial Firms in Early 2026
Almost 40,000 phishing URLs targeted US financial institutions in H1 2026, fueled by free hosting, AI automation, and emerging bulletproof hosting providers like Seychelles' Omegatech.
Oct 5, 2026
Why Mobile Devices Are the Main Target for Banking Scams Today
Banking scams are rising sharply on mobile devices, now accounting for 90% of attempts. Understand how scammers exploit mobile banking and what users can do to protect themselves.
Oct 4, 2026
How AI Is Accelerating State-Sponsored Cyberattacks and What It Means for the UK
The UK faces Europe's highest level of state-sponsored cyberattacks, with AI drastically shortening attack timelines and increasing threats like phishing and ransomware.
Oct 1, 2026
How Hackers Use Blockchains to Host Undetectable Malware Commands
Malware operators leverage public blockchains as persistent communication channels, boosted by AI tools, making attacks harder to disrupt without affecting legitimate crypto services.
Sep 21, 2026
How Microsoft and Google Shut Down a $66M Cybercrime VM Marketplace
Discover how Microsoft and Google collaborated via the Global Signal Exchange to dismantle RedVDS, a cybercrime marketplace selling scam-ready virtual machines.
Sep 21, 2026
Understanding the Manchester Airports Group Data Leak and Its Impact
Explore why hackers targeted Manchester Airports Group with extortion, why the group didn't pay, and what risks the leaked data poses for nearly 9 million people.
Sep 4, 2026
How Expired Contactless Credit Cards Can Still Be Used for Payments
Expired contactless credit cards can sometimes complete transactions due to gaps in expiry date verification, posing a security risk primarily for Visa cards. Learn how this happens and what you should do.
Aug 21, 2026
FBI Agent Allegedly Stole $1M in Crypto Using Memorized Seed Phrases
A former FBI supervisor allegedly stole $1 million in cryptocurrency by memorizing seed phrases from bureau systems, prompting questions about federal crypto security protocols.
Aug 5, 2026
Understanding the Rise in Bizarre IT Helpdesk Calls Amid Vishing Attacks
Explore how identity-based attacks are affecting IT helpdesks, leading to increased bizarre calls and potential data breaches.
Apr 23, 2026
Understanding SIM Farm Fraud: Implications for Telcos and Users
Explore how a Belarus-based network exploited UK and US telcos through SIM farms, impacting mobile security.
Apr 22, 2026
UK Cybercrime Surge: Compliance Risks for Businesses Explained
Rising cybercrime rates in the UK are creating compliance challenges for businesses under new ransomware payment laws.
Apr 4, 2026