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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Friends, family of shooting victim speak out after murder charge dropped against Arizona man
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An Arizona man's murder charge was dropped after prosecutors claimed he acted in self-defense. However, several people, including the victim's business partner, disagree with the decision. Christopher Jetton, 52, was killed on May 19 in a rural area of Arizona, about 75 miles southeast of Las Vegas. 57-year-old man arrested in deadly shooting at remote Arizona property Jetton worked in Las Vegas, and across the state installing high-speed internet at state parks, and his death has devastated those closest to him. 'All of a sudden he's released. Self-defense, no charges. And we're just astonished because he walked in and just shot him,' Danny Bax, Jettons' friend, said. Bax worked with Jetton for the last seven years and developed a brotherhood as they crisscrossed Nevada from state park to state park installing Wi-Fi. 'Just days before he was killed, we just completed a 2,000-mile trip to nine of the Nevada State Parks to do upgrades. And one removal, so literally he just came back,' Bax said. The Mohave County Sheriff's Office stated in a press release that on May 19, Richard Stephen Hansen, 57, allegedly shot and killed Jetton inside a trailer. Both men lived on the same property in White Hills, Arizona, but in separate trailers. Bax said Jetton's wife was Hansen's ex-wife. The men began arguing after an unknown person drove onto the property, according to Mohave County deputies. Jetton allegedly punched Hanson. The argument reportedly escalated, Hansen went into his trailer with Jetton following him, grabbed a gun, and shot Jetton in the chest, according to MCSO. Bax said the death has devastated Jetton's wife Christina. 'She's broken. She is so broken, and so am I. So, I've lost my wife, I've now lost my best friend, and part of my business,' Bax said. In an email, the Mohave County Attorney's Office told 8 News Now it is no longer pursuing charges against Hansen because it doesn't have a 'reasonable likelihood of conviction' based on the evidence. The agency said it could re-open the case if prosecutors receive new or additional evidence. Bax started a GoFundMe page to help Jetton's wife during this time of need. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
Phishing and online scams dominate global cybercrime landscape
KUALA LUMPUR: Online scams and phishing remain the most prevalent global cyber threats, with criminals leveraging increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive victims, said INTERPOL's Cybercrime Directorate Dr Neal Jetton. He said most cybercrimes observed across Asia and globally stem from social engineering attacks, such as phishing, ransomware and business email compromise scams. 'Phishing-related scams are likely the most widespread cyber threat today, not just in Malaysia or the Asia Pacific, but globally. 'These often involve emails or messages that appear legitimate, whether for romantic, business, or financial opportunities,' he said at a press conference after the opening of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 today. Jetton, who is based in Singapore, stressed that cybercrime is both a regional and global challenge, noting that approximately 75 to 80 percent of cyber incidents worldwide involve a human element, most commonly through phishing. Phishing is a form of cyberattack in which criminals impersonate trusted sources via emails or messages to deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial credentials, or personal data. The urgency of the issue is evident in Malaysia's statistics, with ransomware incidents rising by a staggering 78 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting the increasing complexity and scale of cyber threats locally. When asked about Malaysia's capacity to tackle such threats, Jetton commended the Royal Malaysian Police for their dedication and proactive efforts in combating cybercrime. 'I've had several interactions with Malaysian police, and I can speak very positively about their efforts. Cybercrime in general is just very difficult,' he said. He added that INTERPOL continues to work closely with Malaysia and expressed hope that this collaboration will further strengthen in future efforts to combat cybercrime. Jetton highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) and encrypted technologies as key areas of concern, noting that law enforcement agencies often face challenges in keeping up with the fast-evolving tools employed by cybercriminals. 'My team focuses a lot on how we can keep up with these technologies, though we're not necessarily the subject matter experts in AI to help us respond effectively,' he said.
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
Phishing, online scams dominate global cybercrime landscape, says Interpol
KUALA LUMPUR: Online scams and phishing remain the most prevalent global cyber threats, with criminals leveraging increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive victims, said Interpol's cybercrime directorate Dr Neal Jetton. He said most cybercrimes observed across Asia and globally stem from social engineering attacks, such as phishing, ransomware and business email compromise scams. "Phishing-related scams are likely the most widespread cyber threat today, not just in Malaysia or the Asia Pacific, but globally. "These often involve emails or messages that appear legitimate, whether for romantic, business, or financial opportunities," he said at a press conference after the opening of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 on Tuesday (May 20). Jetton, who is based in Singapore, stressed that cybercrime was both a regional and global challenge, noting that approximately 75 to 80 per cent of cyber incidents worldwide involve a human element, most commonly through phishing. Phishing is a form of cyberattack in which criminals impersonate trusted sources via emails or messages to deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial credentials, or personal data. The urgency of the issue is evident in Malaysia's statistics, with ransomware incidents rising by a staggering 78 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting the increasing complexity and scale of cyber threats locally. When asked about Malaysia's capacity to tackle such threats, Jetton commended the Royal Malaysia Police for their dedication and proactive efforts in combating cybercrime. "I've had several interactions with Malaysian police, and I can speak very positively about their efforts. Cybercrime in general is just very difficult,' he said. He added that Interpol continues to work closely with Malaysia and expressed hope that this collaboration will further strengthen in future efforts to combat cybercrime. Jetton highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) and encrypted technologies as key areas of concern, noting that law enforcement agencies often face challenges in keeping up with the fast-evolving tools employed by cybercriminals. "My team focuses a lot on how we can keep up with these technologies, though we're not necessarily the subject matter experts in AI to help us respond effectively," he said.- Bernama
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Barnama
Phishing And Online Scams Dominate Global Cybercrime Landscape
INTERPOL's Director of the Cybercrime Directorate, Dr Neal Jetton, speaks at a press conference after officiating the opening of Cyber Games 2025 today. KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Online scams and phishing remain the most prevalent global cyber threats, with criminals leveraging increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive victims, said INTERPOL's Cybercrime Directorate Dr Neal Jetton. He said most cybercrimes observed across Asia and globally stem from social engineering attacks, such as phishing, ransomware and business email compromise scams. "Phishing-related scams are likely the most widespread cyber threat today, not just in Malaysia or the Asia Pacific, but globally. 'These often involve emails or messages that appear legitimate, whether for romantic, business, or financial opportunities," he said at a press conference after the opening of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 today. Jetton, who is based in Singapore, stressed that cybercrime is both a regional and global challenge, noting that approximately 75 to 80 percent of cyber incidents worldwide involve a human element, most commonly through phishing. Phishing is a form of cyberattack in which criminals impersonate trusted sources via emails or messages to deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial credentials, or personal data. The urgency of the issue is evident in Malaysia's statistics, with ransomware incidents rising by a staggering 78 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting the increasing complexity and scale of cyber threats locally. When asked about Malaysia's capacity to tackle such threats, Jetton commended the Royal Malaysian Police for their dedication and proactive efforts in combating cybercrime. 'I've had several interactions with Malaysian police, and I can speak very positively about their efforts. Cybercrime in general is just very difficult,' he said.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Interpol: Phishing and AI scams fuel cyber threat surge in Asia
KUALA LUMPUR: Online scams, phishing, ransomware, and malware continue to be the most prevalent cyber threats across Asia, according to Interpol's Cybercrime Directorate. Its director Dr Neal Jetton said phishing scams — often disguised as legitimate communications related to relationships, business deals or financial opportunities — had become the leading form of cybercrime globally. "These scams are not confined to Malaysia or the Asia-Pacific region alone — they represent a global epidemic. In many instances, cybercriminals operating in one part of the world are targeting victims on entirely different continents," he said during the Cyber Games 2025 press conference held here today. He said that about 75 to 80 per cent of cybercrime worldwide involved a human element, with phishing and social engineering comprising the majority of such incidents. "We estimate that roughly 80 per cent of all cybercrime stems from human manipulation — whether through emails, messages, or platforms designed to deceive users into divulging sensitive information," he said. Despite the increasing complexity of cyber threats, Jetton commended Malaysian law enforcement agencies for their commitment and close cooperation with Interpol. "I've had the privilege of working with the Malaysian police and can confidently say they are diligent, progressive, and well-versed in the evolving threat landscape. "Naturally, as with any country — including the US and Singapore — there is always room for more resources. However, Malaysia certainly ranks among the regional leaders in this area," he added. Looking ahead, Jetton said that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), in-game encryption, and other digital tools could be exploited by cybercriminals. "Generative AI, for instance, has the potential to significantly enhance phishing and impersonation scams. Law enforcement agencies often struggle to keep pace with such rapid advances, so close collaboration with private sector experts and academia is essential," he said. He also said Interpol was revitalising its Cybercrime Expert Group — a global platform that will unite specialists from its 196 member countries, including Malaysia. "We are extending invitations to cybercrime experts from law enforcement agencies worldwide to join this initiative. There will be regular virtual meetings and an in-person session later this year. "This initiative offers a crucial opportunity for nations to share intelligence, strengthen partnerships, and collectively tackle the evolving threat of cybercrime," he said.
