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Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [04.08.2024]: Click here to Know More
Important global cybercrime news has been curated by Futurecrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail.
1. Woman Recovers Rs 10 Lakh Lost to Online Scam with Police Help
A Noida woman duped of ₹10 lakh in an online trading scam reported the fraud on June 28. The cybercrime police tracked and froze the money across 10 bank accounts, returning it to her account after court orders. police are still pursuing the scammers.
2. Mumbai Cyber Helpline ‘1930’ Recoups Rs 100 Crore for Victims Over 7 Months
Mumbai’s ‘1930’ cyber helpline has recovered Rs 100 crore from online frauds in seven months by quickly alerting banks in 35,918 cases. A dedicated team of officers and constables freezes fraudulent accounts. The public is urged to follow police guidelines and contact the helpline immediately if they are scammed.
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3. Himachal Man Defrauded of Rs 5.34 Lakh by Cyber Criminals in Hamirpur
A Hamirpur resident, Bal Chand Rajput, was scammed into transferring Rs 5.34 lakh after fraudsters posed as police officials and threatened arrest. He filed a complaint, and within five days, the cybercrime cell froze the fraudulent accounts and secured a court order to refund his money. Investigations continue.
4. Noida Woman Loses Rs 6 Lakh in FedEx Scam, Reflecting 30% Rise in Cybercrime
Mansi Madheshia, a 32-year-old from Noida’s Sector-49, was scammed out of Rs 6 lakh on July 31, 2024, by fraudsters posing as FedEx employees. They coerced her into multiple bank transfers and a loan by threatening legal action over a fictitious parcel. A case is registered at Sector-49 police station.
5. Four Individuals Arrested in Bengaluru for Nationwide Job Scam
The Puducherry cybercrime police arrested four individuals in Bengaluru for a nationwide job scam defrauding over 3,400 people of Rs 200 crores. The accused, part of a network led by Azam Khan, deceived victims with false overseas job offers. Seized items included 21 cell phones, 42 SIM cards, and Rs 41 lakh in cash.
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6. China Faces Online Backlash Over Proposal for Cyber IDs
China’s proposed virtual ID system, aimed at protecting personal information, is causing concern among internet users who fear increased government surveillance and control. Critics argue it could lead to stricter monitoring of online behavior. The government is soliciting public opinion on the plan until August 25.
7. Cybercriminals Leverage Misconfigured Jupyter Notebooks Using Adapted Minecraft DDoS Too
Cybersecurity researchers revealed a DDoS attack campaign, named Panamorfi by Aqua, targeting misconfigured Jupyter Notebooks using a Minecraft DDoS tool called mineping. The attack exploits exposed Jupyter instances to fetch a ZIP file, executing Java files to flood TCP connections and consume server resources, with results posted to Discord.
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8. CrowdStrike Outage to Cost Fortune 500 Companies $5.4 Billion in Losses
The CrowdStrike IT outage caused about $5.4 billion in damages, but insured losses are expected to be much lower, between $300 million and $1.5 billion. The outage, due to a software update rather than a cyberattack, resulted in minimal insurance coverage, with fewer than 1% of insured companies impacted.
9. Israeli Hackers Take Credit for Internet Disruption in Iran
The Israeli hacker group WeRedEvils has claimed responsibility for recent internet outages in Iran. The attack follows previous operations against Iranian infrastructure and Yemen. The group warned of the strike on Telegram and reported accessing sensitive Iranian software. The outages are significant amid ongoing Israel-Iran tensions.
10. Telegram-Controlled TgRat Targets Linux Servers for Data Theft
The TgRat trojan, initially designed for Windows, now targets Linux servers using Telegram for control. Discovered in 2022, it can download files, capture screenshots, and execute commands remotely. The trojan’s communication via Telegram makes it harder to detect. Regular antivirus updates are advised to prevent infections.