Category: Cybersecurity

From 40 Million to 1 Billion Signals in 12-months

From 40 Million to 1 Billion Signals in 12-months

The global fight against online scams has entered a new phase, driven by collaboration at a scale and speed not previously achieved. As at January 2026, the Global Signal Exchange is tracking one billion threat signals - a seismic rise on 40 million signals when the GSE launched in January 2025. CEO Emily Taylor commented: “The extraordinary growth in signals over just one year is a testament to the GSE partners’ commitment to combatting the global scourge of scams and fraud.”

Clicks, Links, and Tricks: How Criminals Exploit Digital Trust Pathways

Clicks, Links, and Tricks: How Criminals Exploit Digital Trust Pathways

A new UNICRI study, "Clicks & Links & Tricks, Oh My! How Serious Organised Criminals Exploit Digital Trust Pathways," highlights the exploitation of URLs and domain names for criminal purposes. This research, which incorporates insights from organisations like GSE, was successfully launched at the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh. It explores emerging threats like Blockchain Domains and the challenges in mitigating cybercrime, emphasising the need for collaborative solutions like the Global Signal Exchange.