#cybercrime

#cybercrime

Rose Njeri, a Kenyan software developer, was arrested for creating a tool enabling citizens to oppose a controversial finance bill, violating cybercrime laws.

"Early on, this group was focused on cryptocurrency theft. Business process outsourcers were a huge target for a while. We saw them shift to financial services..."

These cybercriminals, often young men in Nigeria, duplicate elaborate relationships with victims over time and employ diverse techniques to extract money.

"Posing as the finance director, they fraudulently represented to the County of Fresno that the nonprofit's bank account information had changed..."

Darren Marble's shocking experience of losing $100,000 to SIM swapping highlights a growing threat in the world of cryptocurrency, demonstrating how vulnerable individuals can be.

"Addressing these challenges has never been more critical. By the end of 2025, cybercrime is projected to cost businesses $12 trillion-nearly three times larger than the expected $4.32 trillion global e-commerce market."

Richard Ehiemere, 21, was linked to the CVLT group, a misogynistic 'Com' network involved in sharing harmful content and committing online offenses.