Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Myanmar scam compound goes boom!
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Nov 10, 2025 Myanmar is making headlines as it demolishes the notorious KK Park scam compound. In cybersecurity, the US Congressional Budget Office faces a major email breach by foreign hackers. Singapore introduces harsh penalties for scammers, including caning. Meanwhile, significant sanctions hit North Korean hacking groups, and a new chairman steps in at the controversial NSO Group. Troubling data breaches continue, including a massive TISA party leak in Hungary and arrests related to online data sales in Pakistan.
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KK Park Scam Compound Demolished
- Myanmar's military junta began controlled demolitions at KK Park in Mayawadi on 23 October, destroying 24 of 250 buildings with dynamite.
- The compound was described as the country's largest scam site and targeted by local border forces.
CBO Breach Exposes Sensitive Economic Data
- A foreign group breached the US Congressional Budget Office and stole emails and internal chat logs.
- The hack threatens confidentiality of economic projections used for proposed bills.
Singapore Turns To Corporal Punishment For Scams
- Singapore passed an amendment to cane scammers and money mules to deter rampant fraud.
- Lawmakers cited that scams account for 60% of crimes reported in the country.