Cyber investigators trace fake APK fraud, prolonged digital-arrest scams and UPI theft, while Berlin assesses claimed ransomware data loss and Hasbro notifies employees after an exposure. New PaperCut exploitation details sharpen hunting guidance, US authorities narrow QTFY victim claims, and policymakers address AI-related cyber risk and UK resilience legislation, reinforcing the importance of evidence-led attribution and cross-platform investigative readiness globally.