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CyberSecurity Knuggets

Cybersecurity Knuggets

Sep 14, 2025

Hello! I wanted to share with you some fascinating long reads related to information security from the week of 9/6/25. These articles cover a range of topics, from Myanmar’s junta benefiting from cyberscams to the risks posed by AI-generated code.

  1. “Scamland Myanmar: How conflict and crime syndicates built a global fraud industry” by Nathan Ruser sheds light on the cyber scam industry in Myanmar and its significant proliferation since the 2021 coup. The paper highlights the threats posed to cybersecurity and human security in the region.

  2. “Are Scam Compounds the Real Cause of Thailand-Cambodia Fighting?” by Lindsey Kennedy and Nathan Paul Southern explores the potential link between scam compounds along the Cambodia-Thailand border and the ongoing military conflict in the region.

  3. “I broke completely: how jobseekers from Africa are being tricked into slavery in Asia’s cyberscam compounds” by Fiona Kelliher and Carlos Mureithi delves into the harrowing experiences of trafficked workers from Africa in Myanmar’s cyberscam compounds.

  4. “How China’s Propaganda and Surveillance Systems Really Operate” by Zeyi Yang and Louise Matsakis reveals insights into China’s propaganda and surveillance mechanisms, outlining the commercialized aspects of these operations.

  5. “When the Vibes Are Off: The Security Risks of AI-Generated Code” by Carolin Kemper examines the security risks associated with AI-enabled vibe coding and questions its implications for traditional cybersecurity risk management practices.

  6. “The Spectacular Comeback Tour of a Crypto Convict” by Ryan Mac and David Yaffe-Bellany documents the remarkable journey of Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, from his criminal past to his recent release and newfound celebrity status.

  7. “Never steal a hacker’s girlfriend’s phone: How an expert exposed a global network of thieves” by Jordi Perez Colome narrates the story of ethical hacker Martin Vigo investigating a global network of phone thieves, shedding light on their sophisticated tactics.

These in-depth reads provide valuable insights into various aspects of information security and cybercrime. I hope you find them as engaging and informative as I did! If you have any thoughts or feedback on these articles, feel free to share them with us at info@metacurity.com.

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