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16,297 cybercrime cases probed from January to August: PNP

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has investigated over 16,000 cybercrime cases from January to August. PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group Director Brigadier General Sydney Hernia said of the 16297 cybercrime cases, online scams were the most prevalent. The remaining top nine crimes reported were illegal access, computer-related identity theft, ATM/credit card fraud, threats, data interference, anti-photo and video voyeurism, computer-related fraud, and unjust vexation. Also investigated during the period were crimes involving the use of emerging technologies […]