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Tag: cybercrime
Brazilian police arrested three people on Wednesday, 11 February, during an operation targeting international networks…
Police and experts highlighted the growing threat of AI-driven cybercrime against minors at an event…
A shocking revenge porn case has emerged in Heraklion, Crete, after authorities arrested a 27-year-old…
More than 90,000 students, parents, teachers, trainees and professionals across Greece took part in information…
Police in Thessaloniki have opened a multi-count case against six young men following a harrowing…
Pornhub has notified more than 200 million premium users that their data, including search history,…
Greek-Australian Michael Clapsis, 44, from Perth, was jailed for seven years and four months for “evil twin” Wi-Fi attacks on flights and at airports to steal credentials, plus stealing hundreds of intimate images from women’s accounts over years.
Greece’s cyber security chief warns that artificial intelligence is fueling a sharp rise in cybercrime, while the country finds itself caught in an active digital war between East and West with no option for neutrality.
A 38-year-old Albanian man believed to have created the VenomRAT malware was arrested in Athens as part of an 11-country Europol operation that dismantled a major global cybercrime network.
Greek police warn of a rising scam where hackers hijack social media accounts of friends to urgently request money transfers, promising quick repayment with “interest.” EL.AS. urges: always verify by phone before sending funds.
The Hellenic Police report a 40% spike in fraud cases, with 5,117 incidents recorded from January 2024 to August 2025, including 2,418 digital scams. Fraudsters, posing as relatives or officials, exploit trust through phone calls and fake websites, targeting vulnerable citizens, especially the elderly. With €22.6 million lost to card fraud in 2024, authorities urge vigilance and promote awareness through campaigns like the humorous “Adultery? Never Me!” video, emphasizing that informed citizens are the first line of defense against this growing threat.
Greek prosecutors are uncovering the country’s largest cyber fraud network, involving over 1,200 suspects accused of draining hundreds of bank accounts through sophisticated phishing scams. The group allegedly operated nationwide, earning more than €6 million since 2022, with international assistance from U.S. authorities and Google helping trace the digital trail.
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a major cyberattack compromising the personal data of up to…
A 59-year-old Greek man was sentenced to 5 years in prison and fined €11,800 for running P2Planet, a torrenting site shut down in 2014. Greece’s tough anti-piracy stance targets individuals, while corporate data use often escapes scrutiny. Learn more about this case and its implications.
Greek authorities, acting on a German warrant, have arrested two Greek citizens in Komotini as…
The Hellenic Police played a key role in an international operation coordinated by Europol to dismantle two of the world’s largest cybercrime forums. Authorities from eight countries collaborated to shut down platforms that facilitated cybercrime activities, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of significant assets. In Greece, a suspect was identified, and his residence was searched, leading to the confiscation of electronic devices and financial tools. Both platforms have been taken offline, marking a major victory against digital crime.
A Greek colonel has been arrested by the Electronic Crime Authority (ELAS) for possession of child pornography. Authorities discovered thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on the colonel’s electronic devices following an international investigation.
A new report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals Greece as the most malware-exposed country in 2024, with 15 million Internet threats blocked. Rising cyber risks, including ransomware and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks, highlight the urgent need for stronger security measures for individuals and businesses alike.
Dutch and French authorities dismantled the sophisticated encrypted messaging service “Matrix” used by suspected criminals, intercepting 2.3 million messages and leading to arrests in France, Spain, and Lithuania. The investigation began after the service was discovered on the phone of a suspect in the Peter R. de Vries murder case.
A 51-year-old woman in Thessaloniki, Greece has been arrested for allegedly defrauding an individual of over €120,000 through a bitcoin investment scam. The suspect, along with two alleged accomplices, convinced the victim to invest in cryptocurrencies with promises of high returns.
An Australian man has been arrested for allegedly creating and operating an encrypted messaging app called “Ghost,” used by criminal gangs to coordinate serious crimes like murder plots, kidnappings, and drug trafficking. The arrest follows a years-long international investigation led by Australian and European authorities.
A luxury resort in Northern Cyprus has become the unexpected center of a bizarre online hoax alleging ownership by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Vuni Palace Hotel & Casino, operated by Oscar Ltd, issued a strong denial today, calling the claim “entirely baseless” and part of a wider pattern of disinformation targeting Zelensky. Rumors exploded on social media this week, claiming Zelensky’s company “Film Heritage Inc.” had purchased the resort for hundreds of millions of dollars…
Europol announced today the successful completion of “Endgame,” the largest ever international operation targeting malware,…
A comprehensive report released by INTERPOL has shed light on the significant organised crime challenges…
Serres, Greece – Nine individuals have been arrested in the northern town of Serres, Greece,…
The issue of cyber security and the digital state, along with cyber threats, is of…
As of Friday, the public can file complaints concerning cybercrime incidents digitally on the gov.gr…
Ex TV presenter Stathis Panagiotopoulos has been charged with uploading nude photos and videos of…
The Hellenic Police Department for Prosecuting Electronic Crime announced on Tuesday that an investigation had…
