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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), part of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, at the Philippine International Convention Center on July 23, 2026 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Rubio restricts visas for sextortionists, cyber scammers

The move stems from a Trump executive order as the administration continues to pursue cyber-enabled fraud and other crimes.

Jul 23, 2026 By Tim Starks

Interpol Operation First Light — Police in Eswatini seized a replica of a Brazilian police station, including fake uniforms and signage that cybercriminals allegedly used to deceive victims. (Interpol)

Interpol cybercrime crackdown nets 5,800 arrests across 97 countries

The anti-fraud crackdown, dubbed Operation First Light, identified more than 142,000 victims of various social-engineering scams.

Jul 9, 2026 By Matt Kapko

A trail of binary code emerges, representing the concept of a cybercrime. (Getty Images)

Cybercrime losses jumped 26% to $20.9 billion in 2025

The FBI’s annual report on digital crimes exposes a worsening environment. Yet, an unknown number of victims still suffer in the shadows never reporting the crimes they…

Apr 7, 2026 By Matt Kapko

Justice Department headquarters at night — Traffic along Pennsylvania Avenue streaks by the Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building at night with the US Capitol in the background on Jan. 24, 2025, in Washington. (J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Officials crack down on Southeast Asia cybercrime networks, seize $15B

The cryptocurrency seizure and sanctions targeting the Prince Group, associates and affiliated businesses mark the most extensive action taken against cybercrime operations in the region to date.

Oct 14, 2025 By Matt Kapko

The sun flares over the headquarters of the U.S. Treasury on Jan. 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Treasury Department targets Southeast Asia scam hubs with sanctions

Cybercrime hubs in Southeast Asia scammed Americans out of at least $10 billion last year, a 66% increase from 2023, officials said.

Sep 8, 2025 By Matt Kapko