#Cyber Fraud

In 2025, about eight million deepfakes were spread online, and the damage from fraud involving them exceeded two billion dollars. We examine how AI fakes are blurring the line between truth and fiction.

On October 28, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Draft Law No. 16013, introducing criminal liability for participation in fraudulent call centers: organizers face up to 12 years in prison.

Thai law enforcement has discovered a 350-meter illegal fiber optic cable laid across the border into Myanmar to support an internet scam center and casino.

PrivatBank reported a rise in NFC Relay attacks in 2026: fraudsters trick victims into tapping their card against a smartphone and entering their PIN code, after which they withdraw cash remotely. According to the NBU, the damage from card fraud in 2025 grew by 24% to 1.4 billion UAH.

Cybercriminals continue to steal accounts and money on WhatsApp, despite mass blocks by Meta. We analyze the seven main fraud schemes and effective ways to protect yourself from them.