Cybercrime

People aged 60 and over in the US lost $7.7 billion to fraud in one year, a jump of nearly 60%, and AI voice cloning is the main fuel. In Israel, reports of phishing and impersonation of bank centers are also surging, and protection begins with a family code word and a one-minute verification call.

Five residents of Haifa and Tamra were arrested on suspicion of defrauding more than 30 victims across the country. According to the police, they sent messages about alleged debts with a link, through which they took control of bank accounts and withdrew money from them. The scope of the theft is estimated at more than 3 million shekels.

26 victims. 38 who did not cooperate. One handball coach, hiding under aliases. Ben Reinhorn knew exactly how to talk to girls, and turned it into a weapon: without leaving his home, he exploited them with empty promises to get intimate photos. "This is one of the most serious cases," says Shiri Marom, Deputy Director of the Cyber Department at the State Attorney's Office. One girl, who testified...

Artificial intelligence did not invent fraud, but according to researchers at a leading cyber investigation firm, scams have become faster, more sophisticated, and cheaper. Does the era of deepfakes and fake representatives leave crypto users defenseless?

Unit 105 of Lahav 433 is investigating a resident of central Israel in his 40s, suspected of committing serious offenses, including rape of a minor, indecent acts, and sexual harassment. The investigation began following a report from a 12-year-old girl, leading to the suspect's arrest and the extension of his detention by the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court.

An Ashkelon resident has been arrested on suspicion of deploying malware across dozens of Israeli companies to steal sensitive data. His detention has been extended until August 23, and the court has issued a gag order on his identity.

The US administration is changing the rules of the game in the fight against cybercrime: a new White House memorandum establishes a program that will allow private American cyber companies to carry out active cyber operations under government supervision.

The secret database of the Liechtenstein Registry of Companies and Foundations has been hacked. Approximately 31,000 records linking individuals to business activities were stolen. The leak raises significant concerns regarding the exposure of wealthy families across Europe and Russia.

Israel Police arrested young people in their 20s on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining funds from about 50 victims. The suspects promised insurance payouts without taxes, received a cash withdrawal code, and fled the banks on an electric scooter. The police will request to extend their detention in Rishon LeZion.

It started with a credible-sounding phone call. A couple in their 20s allegedly posed as insurance representatives to extract personal details and empty victims' accounts. Police suspect the pair is responsible for over 50 fraud cases, resulting in hundreds of thousands of shekels in damages.

A federal cyber operation exposed malware hidden in innocent games that affected 8,000 devices. Now, a 21-year-old from Florida faces serious charges and up to 10 years in prison.