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Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations
Crypto

Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations

Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Group-IB launches Partner Programme to combat cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Group-IB launches Partner Programme to combat cyber threats

Group-IB has launched a new Partner Programme to bolster resellers and MSSPs with advanced cybersecurity solutions amid escalating cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

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Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones
Data Privacy

Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones

Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Group-IB named Gartner vendor in incident response guide
Data Protection

Group-IB named Gartner vendor in incident response guide

Cybersecurity buyers may see faster response times, as the guide spotlights Group-IB among providers offering round-the-clock support and preparedness work.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Malware

Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report

The ranking could boost Group-IB’s profile with security buyers as Gartner’s new category highlights tools that spot cybercrime before attacks escalate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI
Malware

Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI

Ransomware attacks are spreading faster as AI helps criminals exploit flaws within 24 to 48 hours, the report says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts
Firewalls

Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts

Customers could benefit as Fortinet expands AI threat protection, adds quantum-safe features and says some products now use up to 62% less energy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports
Marketing Technologies

Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports

Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m
Firewalls

INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m

INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
FDATA appoints Kat Cloud to strengthen open finance security
Fintech

FDATA appoints Kat Cloud to strengthen open finance security

FDATA names Sumsub policy lead Kat Cloud to its board, signalling a sharper focus on identity, fraud and security in North American open finance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge
Gaming

Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge

Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos
Firewalls

Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually
Data sharing

Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually

Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Phishing

Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime

Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

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Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security
Data Protection

Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security

Thales has partnered with Eyedea to enhance the security of AI software, leveraging the Thales Sentinel platform for robust protection of intellectual property.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime
Malware

Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime

Kaspersky has aided INTERPOL's Operation Synergia II, assisting in the disruption of cyberthreats globally and leading to 41 arrests across 95 countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia
Surveillance

How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia

Facial recognition tech at Batam Center's Autogates reduces wait times and enhances security, revolutionising border crossings for Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

By HID • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024