Computer crimes
Vietnam is making a significant impact on the international stage with its recent hosting of the signing ceremony for the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), highlighting its commitment to promoting a secure, safe, and open digital future for all. Dr. Pham Duc Son, a member of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars
Computer crimes
Windows 10 users are being advised to stay vigilant as Microsoft stops sending vital security updates to the decade-old system, making them prime targets for cyber criminals. Despite 28% of tech users opting to continue using Windows 10, the system is weakening, leaving users exposed to potential attacks from hackers
Computer crimes
As of October 14, Microsoft has ceased sending critical security updates to PCs running Windows 10, leaving millions of users vulnerable to cyber attacks. The decision was made to focus on the newer Windows 11 system, which will continue to receive new features incompatible with the decade-old Windows 10. Despite
Computer crimes
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged voter deletion scam in Aland constituency during the 2023 assembly polls has reportedly uncovered evidence of attempts to remove names from the electoral rolls. The deletion of at least 6,000 votes was allegedly carried out at a cyber centre in Aland,
Computer crimes
The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, to be signed in Vietnam this weekend, marks a significant step forward in combating cybercrime globally. The convention will provide a legal foundation for people to trust in a future free of cybercrime, with many residents of Vietnam expressing their confidence in the country&
Computer crimes
Digital payments in Pakistan have surged by 40% in volume and 62% in value, according to the State Bank of Pakistan's Annual Report 2023-24, but alongside this growth, incidents of financial fraud including WhatsApp account hacking have sharply increased. Victims of these scams have reported losing thousands of
Fraud
Saudi Arabia and the City of London Police have a long history of collaborating on public order management, major events, and counterterrorism. However, Commissioner Peter O'Doherty's recent visit took this partnership to the next level, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation on centralized reporting of fraud and
Conferences and conventions
The Vietnamese Government, led by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, has made significant preparations for the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Combating Cybercrime, set to take place in Hanoi on October 25-26, 2025. With over 100 countries and international organizations confirmed to attend, the event is
Fraud
Kolkata Police's Cyber Crime Division has apprehended 17 individuals, including 16 women, accused of operating a fake call centre that duped victims across India and Bangladesh who used online dating and matrimony applications. The accused relied on forged digital evidence, including WhatsApp screenshots, fake payment receipts, and fabricated
Conferences and conventions
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order in Chhattisgarh, citing coordination between Collectors and SPs as crucial. Sai reviewed the state's law and order machinery, focusing on cybercrime prevention, drug trafficking, crimes against women, and road safety enforcement. He warned that any
Fraud
The attorneys for Matthew Weiss, a former University of Michigan offensive coordinator accused of stealing intimate photos of nearly 150,000 student athletes, have filed a motion to dismiss 24 fraud charges, arguing that federal prosecutors are attempting to "turbocharge punishments" for what they consider a "routine
Conferences and conventions
The European Union has made a significant step forward in its global fight against cybercrime by adopting a decision to sign the United Nations Convention against cybercrime. This international treaty aims to enhance cooperation on cybercrime and the exchange of evidence in electronic form for the purpose of criminal investigations
