48,000 passwords stolen for homebanking and other account access

In two years, 81% of investigated cybercrimes were archived

Cyberattack exposes Navigator contracts and data on the dark web

Navigator was the target of a cyberattack in March, which resulted in some of its data and documents ending up on the dark web, reports Expresso. The action was reportedly carried out by the cybercrime group Safepay, known for conducting ransomware attacks—a type of malicious software that blocks access to systems or files.

Cyberattack exposes secrets of one of the largest companies on the Portuguese Stock Exchange on the dark web

Navigator was the target of a cyberattack and saw some of its data and documents end up on the dark web. The pulp and paper company reported the crime to the authorities.

“Life had another destiny,” but they are on trial

Eighteen defendants are on trial in Leiria for a complex cybercrime and fraud scheme involving the theft of personal data from the Social Security and National Health Service. The group, which included minors at the time, used platforms like Discord and Telegram to impersonate utility companies and pharmacies, issuing fraudulent medical prescriptions for controlled substances. During the first hearing, one of the defendants in preventive detention expressed remorse, citing his struggle with social isolation and his desire to move past the events that led to his arrest.

Quishing: The QR code scam used to steal data and money

Cases in Portugal are still 'residual', but the PSP and GNR are warning about the risks of Quishing. Simply scanning a QR code could mean you are being scammed. The threat is everywhere, making prevention essential.

Authorities recorded an increase in cybercrime last year

Computer fraud was the crime that rose the most (29.1%), followed by unauthorised or illegitimate access (8.4%).

PJ arrests 18 suspects for profiting 500,000 euros from payment card fraud

The Judiciary Police (PJ), through the National Unit for Combating Cybercrime and Technological Crime, arrested 18 individuals on Wednesday, March 25, strongly suspected of counterfeiting and using payment cards, computer fraud, and money laundering. The suspects, aged between 23 and 51, were detained during Operation 'Swipe and Cash' across the Greater Lisbon area, Almada, Setúbal, Torres Vedras, Aveiro, and Porto. The investigation began in November 2025 following a report from SIBS regarding suspicious transactions involving cards issued primarily in Southeast Asia. While the total attempted fraud reached nearly 1.9 million euros, the suspects successfully laundered over 500,000 euros. Authorities seized vehicles, cash, ammunition, ballistic vests, narcotics, and various card-skimming equipment.