An online romance scam allegedly cost more than 100 women in the United States over $6 million, according to South African authorities, in a case that has now led to the extradition of six Nigerian nationals from South Africa to the US. The six men, who were arrested in Cape Town in 2021, are accused … Read more
Nintendo, one of the world’s most influential video game companies, is facing renewed cybersecurity scrutiny after reports emerged that a ransomware group claims to have stolen sensitive employee data and is demanding a $2 million ransom. The alleged breach, which surfaced in mid-June 2026, has quickly attracted attention across the gaming and cybersecurity industries. While … Read more
The internet has transformed communication, business, banking, and shopping, but it has also created new opportunities for cybercriminals. In 2026, online scams continue to evolve rapidly, targeting millions of unsuspecting users worldwide through fake messages, cloned websites, fraudulent investment schemes, and social engineering tactics. From students and job seekers to business owners and retirees, virtually … Read more
A phone buzzes. A notification lights up the screen. It is not a greeting. Not an opportunity. Instead, it is an unsolicited image or a stream of abusive words. For many young women, this moment has become disturbingly routine. What was once celebrated as a tool to connect the world is increasingly experienced as a … Read more
In a decisive strike against online child exploitation, the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI have dismantled four dark web sites dedicated to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), leading to the convictions of 18 offenders who now collectively face more than 300 years in prison. The investigation, known as Operation Grayskull, exposed some of the … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation- FBI has arrested Ehiremen Aigbokhan, a Lagos-based fraudster, for allegedly stealing ₦460 million (approximately $250,300) in cryptocurrency donations intended for U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration. The announcement was made by Vanguard Newspapers on Friday, July 4, 2025, citing the FBI’s international operation. The stolen funds were part of a … Read more
The digital era where warfare is gradually shifting from physical battlefields to the digital space, the skills and abilities of hackers has become a defining metric of a nation’s cyber strength. The global cybersecurity landscape is shaped by a mix of government-sponsored groups, independent associations, and solo hackers, with certain countries consistently emerging as hubs … Read more
Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, gained heartthrob as one of the world’s most prominent fraudsters, with 2.5 million Instagram followers and a lavish lifestyle in Dubai. However, his glamorous facade masked a life of cybercrime and money laundering. This feature story delves into Hushpuppi’s lavish lifestyle, his expansion into international cybercrime, and the eventual … Read more