Romance scams have evolved into industrial cybercrime networks across Southeast Asia, combining emotional manipulation, crypto fraud, and forced labour.
Category: Safety & Awareness
The Evolution of Scam Centers in Southeast Asia: New Tactics, New Frontiers
Southeast Asia’s scam centers have evolved into organized cybercrime compounds using crypto fraud, forced labor, and AI-driven scams. An in-depth 2026 investigation.
AI-Powered Cybercrime: How Automated Threat Actors Are Outpacing Defenders
An investigative look at how AI-driven malware, autonomous reconnaissance, and machine-speed attacks are reshaping global cybercrime in 2026.
Common Types of Online Scams (2026): What Every Internet User Must Watch Out For
A detailed 2026 guide to the most common online scams, including phishing, investment fraud, job scams, romance scams, and practical warning signs.
How to Detect Fake Telegram and WhatsApp Chat Screenshots
A practical OSINT guide on identifying fake Telegram and WhatsApp chat screenshots used in scams, misinformation, and digital manipulation.
The Emotional Toll of Pig-Butchering Scams
An investigative look at the psychological and emotional toll of pig-butchering scams and why victims struggle to recover.
Combatting The Deadly Scamdemic in 2026
An investigative analysis of the global scamdemic, examining why scams are surging and what systemic solutions are needed.
Five Holiday Scams to Avoid This Holiday Season
An investigative overview of five common holiday scams, explaining how they work and how to recognise warning signs during peak seasons.
What Are Social Engineering Scams? How Do Scammers Use It?
An investigative breakdown of social engineering, explaining how scammers manipulate psychology to commit fraud across digital platforms.
What Are Cryptocurrency ATM Scams
An investigative look at why scammers rely on crypto ATMs, how these machines are exploited, and what journalists should know.