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Report Finds Online Scam Costs

Report Finds Online Scam Costs Exceed $119 Billion, Far Above Official Figures

A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) estimates Americans lose a staggering $119 billion annually to online scams—more than seven times higher than official figures. While the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported $16.6 billion in losses in 2024 (up 33% year over year), the CFA’s analysis accounts for underreporting and […]

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Aflac Data Breach Impacts 22 Million

Insurance giant Aflac has confirmed that a cyber intrusion exposed the personal information of approximately 22.65 million individuals. The breach, which occurred in June 2025, was disclosed after Aflac detected suspicious activity on its U.S. network on June 12. According to the company, the incident was attributed to a sophisticated cybercrime group. While Aflac stated

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The Dark Web in 2025: How AI Is Supercharging the Criminal Underworld

The dark web has become a bustling marketplace of cybercrime syndicates, digital mercenaries, and illicit services. Artificial intelligence has become the biggest game changer on the dark web—acting as an enabler, weapon, and shield for threat actors. The number of reported AI-enabled cyber attacks rose 47% globally in 2025. AI has become entrenched in nearly

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