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INTERPOL Warns Phishing, Ransomware, and AI Scams Are Rising Across Asia-Pacific
INTERPOL has reported a 'dramatic increase' in cybercrime across Asia and the South Pacific, driven by digitalization, internet expansion, new technologies, organized criminal networks, and uneven cybersecurity readiness. Phishing is highlighted as the most widespread threat in the region.
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