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Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports

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Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.
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INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m

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INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.
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AI deepfakes erode trust and reshape UK dating apps

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Deepfakes fuel mistrust on UK dating apps as users turn to AI companions, with scammers and identity fraud exploiting synthetic profiles.
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FDATA appoints Kat Cloud to strengthen open finance security

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FDATA names Sumsub policy lead Kat Cloud to its board, signalling a sharper focus on identity, fraud and security in North American open finance.
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Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.
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Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
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Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.
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Group-IB launches Partner Programme to combat cyber threats

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Group-IB has launched a new Partner Programme to bolster resellers and MSSPs with advanced cybersecurity solutions amid escalating cyber threats.
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Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.
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INTERPOL and IDEMIA launch advanced BioHUB across 196 member nations

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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INTERPOL and IDEMIA have launched BioHUB, an advanced biometric identification system, across 196 member states for rapid, precise identification.
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Trend Micro, Interpol take down phishing operation

Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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Trend Micro collaborates with law enforcement to dismantle phishing-as-a-service operation, leading to multiple arrests.
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Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware

Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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Interpol teams up with the Coalition Against Stalkerware to investigate the use of stalkerware and support victims of tech abuse.
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Palo Alto Networks and Europol sign MoU to expand collaboration

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Palo Alto Networks and Europol have signed an MoU to enhance their joint efforts in combating cybercrime, focusing on sharing threat intelligence and expertise.
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Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.
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Quantum gets ready to showcase StorNext portfolio at Interpol World in Singapore

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Interpol World in Singapore will showcase Quantum's storage and data management solutions, including its StorNext software.