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.
Tag: cybercrime
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…