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Guangdong Police Crack Down on Flood Rumors in Rainy Season
Guangdong police launch 'Thunder Shield' crackdown on flood-related online rumors, detaining and fining those who spread fake disaster videos.
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SecurityCyber
FBI and NSA Warn Russian FSB Hackers Targeting US Networks
FBI, NSA, and global partners warn Russian FSB Center 16 hackers are exploiting vulnerable routers to infiltrate US critical infrastructure.
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SocietyLaw
China Cracks Down on Flood Rumors, 4 Detained in 25 Cases
Chinese police crack down on flood-related online rumors, releasing 25 cases. Four detained, 23 penalized as AI-generated fake disaster content spreads.
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TechnologyPrivacy
Lidl Data Breach: Unauthorized Access to Customer Data
Lidl confirms a data breach in Belgium where unauthorized third parties accessed customer names, emails, and phone numbers via an IT subcontractor.
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CybersecurityTechnology
China Flags Security Backdoor in Anthropic's Claude Code
China's MIIT warns of a security backdoor in Anthropic's Claude Code, accusing the AI tool of secretly transmitting user data. Alibaba bans internal use.
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RegulationSociety
China Launches Cybersecurity Labels and Urban Renewal Plan
China's cybersecurity labeling rules take effect July 1, while a new urban renewal plan targets 1,500 old districts with 97B yuan in investment.
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CybersecurityTechnology
Kali365 Scam Hijacks Microsoft Accounts, FBI Warns
The FBI warns of Kali365, a phishing platform that hijacks Microsoft 365 accounts by stealing OAuth tokens, bypassing passwords and MFA.
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CrimeCybersecurity
Belgium Launches National Phishing Cell to Fight Fraud
Belgium's federal police launch a new National Phishing Cell to consolidate intelligence, fight a 30% surge in online fraud, and better protect victims.
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Science & Technology
China's Quantum Communication Tech Moves Toward Real Use
Chinese scientists achieve quantum network breakthroughs, bringing unhackable communications closer to commercial use in government, finance, and energy.
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CybersecurityTechnology
Russian Hackers Breach 270 Belgian Firms via Fortinet Flaw
Russian hackers compromised 270 Belgian companies by exploiting a Fortinet vulnerability in the FortiBleed campaign, with over 100 still vulnerable.
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TechnologySecurity
Belgium Launches Fraudstop: One Number to Block Cards, Apps
Belgium launches Fraudstop, a central hotline (078 170 170) for phishing victims to instantly block bank cards and digital banking access, available 24/7.
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Digital Governance & PrivacyTechnology
China Publishes First Personal Information Protection Report
China's CAC publishes landmark report on personal information protection, signaling a shift from broad principles to refined, targeted governance.
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National SecurityTechnology
China Warns 'Welfare' Pop-Ups Used by Foreign Spies
China's MSS warns that fake welfare pop-up ads are exploited by foreign spies to collect personal data and recruit targets online.
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CybersecurityPublic Safety
China Warns of Fake Police Apps Spreading Trojan Malware
China warns citizens about fake police apps with Trojan malware that steal payment data and enable remote device control by attackers.
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Law EnforcementTechnology
China Publishes 10 Typical Cases in Online Rumor Crackdown
China's Ministry of Public Security reveals 10 typical online rumor cases spanning 8 provinces, targeting fabricated accidents and AI-generated fakes.
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TechnologyConsumer Safety
One in Four Americans Targeted by AI Voice Cloning Scams
AI voice cloning scams now target 1 in 4 American adults. The FBI reports $893M in AI-related fraud losses as scammers impersonate loved ones.
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TechnologySecurity
AI Voice Scams Target One in Four US Adults, New Data Shows
One in four US adults have been targeted by AI voice scams that clone loved ones' voices. New data reveals $893M lost and how to protect your family.
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SocietyTechnology
China Launches National Anti-Fraud Awareness Month Campaign
China launches 'National Anti-Fraud in Action' campaign, urging citizens to build psychological defenses against telecom and online fraud.
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TechnologySafety
AI Voice Scams Mimicking Loved Ones Target 1 in 4 Americans
AI voice cloning scams are surging: 1 in 4 Americans targeted, 77% of victims lost money. Learn how scammers clone voices and protect your family.
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TechnologySecurity
China Cracks Down on AI-Generated Military Disinformation
Chinese authorities named eight accounts using AI to generate false military content, from fabricated stories to defamatory videos targeting PLA personnel.
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Consumer ProtectionTechnology
China Cracks Down on Parking QR Code Pop-Up Scams
Chinese regulators target intrusive parking QR code ads that trick drivers into unwanted subscriptions, with cities like Chengdu leading new crackdowns.
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TechnologySecurity
China Warns of Cybersecurity Risks from 'AI Relay Stations'
China's Ministry of State Security warns of four major cybersecurity risks from unregulated AI relay stations, including data leaks and espionage.
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JusticeTechnology
Belgium Targets Organized Crime Networks Behind Phishing
Belgian police shift strategy to dismantle organized criminal networks behind phishing, as daily reports top 40,000 and losses reach €49 million.
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TechnologyTravel
Carnival Data Breach Exposes Nearly 6 Million Customers
Carnival Corporation confirms a data breach affecting nearly 6 million customers after a social engineering attack, exposing passports and IDs.
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JusticeFinance
Belgian Banks Ordered to Compensate Phishing Victims
A Belgian court orders banks to immediately reimburse phishing victims, shifting the burden of proof and setting a landmark consumer protection precedent.
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TechnologyRegulation
China Names 71 Apps for Illegally Collecting Personal Data
Chinese authorities named 71 mobile apps for illegally collecting personal data, part of a broader campaign to strengthen data privacy enforcement.
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CrimeCybersecurity
Flemish Hotel Guests Scammed in Sophisticated Phishing Wave
Hundreds of Flemish hotel guests scammed in sophisticated phishing wave demanding payment within 11 hours. Attack exploits booking data from unknown breach
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Crime & TechnologyBelgium
Silent Call Scam: How a Simple 'Hello' Could Cost You
Belgian authorities warn about a new scam using silent phone calls to verify active numbers and clone voices with AI for identity theft.
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TechnologySecurity
Anderlues Cyberattack: Belgian Municipality Still Crippled
Anderlues has operated in degraded mode for over a month after a sophisticated cyberattack stole data. Full recovery may take another month.
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