Theft stories

In Q4, 43% of all brand phishing attempts related to Microsoft (up from 19% in Q3), as threat actors continued to try to capitalise on people working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic’s second wave. >>

Once cryptocurrency is stolen, there is no refund like there is with a bank or credit card company, and governments offer no protection for users.>>

The Commission was informed last week that more than 200 meeting and interview transcripts across a range of the Commission’s work were contained on computer equipment stolen in a burglary.>>

Tesla has taken a former employee to court for allegedly hacking company data and handing it over to third parties.>>

Jackson Temi Anni has been sentenced to 18-months imprisonment for lying about products and taking money directly from consumers' bank accounts.>>