Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [18.08.2024]: 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. Cybercriminals Arrested for Defrauding Victims Using Private Equity Firm’s Identity
Cybercriminals used the name of global private equity firm Advent India and its director to defraud people through a fake WhatsApp share trading group. The police registered a case after receiving complaints from victims who were duped by fraudsters impersonating the company.
2. Two Arrested in Vijayawada for Rs 5 Crore Online Scam
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested two brothers from Vijayawada for defrauding a man of Rs 5 crore. They operated a fake investment scheme linked to a Goldman Sachs IPO through a WhatsApp group. The victim lost his money after being misled into making substantial investments.
3. Telangana Cybersecurity Bureau Apprehends Brothers in Internet Investment Fraud
A Hyderabad man lost Rs 5.4 crore in a scam involving a fake investment opportunity in a global IPO through WhatsApp. Encouraged by apparent profits on a fraudulent website, he invested heavily before realizing he had been duped when his withdrawal attempt failed.
4. Cyber Scammer Caught in Gurugram’s Sector 52 for Facebook-Related Fraud
Gurugram cybercrime police arrested Satish Suthar from Rajasthan for using Facebook to befriend, harass, and defraud people. He tricked victims into transferring funds, then blocked their contact. He was arrested with a mobile phone and SIM cards.
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5. Cybercriminals Swindle Businessmen Out of Rs 8 Lakh
A Secunderabad businessman lost Rs 8.6 lakh in a Telegram scam offering online job opportunities. Believing in a fake investment opportunity tied to CARS24, he deposited money but later realized he had been defrauded and filed a complaint with the police.
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6. Kaspersky and USI-CyberPeace Cyber Center of Excellence Organize a Cybersecurity cybersecurity drill for India’s Critical Infrastructure
Kaspersky and the USI-CyberPeace Cyber Center of Excellence conducted a cyber drill for India’s critical infrastructure sectors. The event, attended by government and industry leaders, focused on cybersecurity challenges and the need for systems designed to resist attacks through “Cyber Immunity.”
7. Columbus Officials Confirm Data Breach Exposed Personal Information to Dark Web
A cyber attack exposed personal information from Columbus’ prosecutor’s database on the dark web. City officials are working with the FBI and cybersecurity experts to address the breach, which targeted sensitive information linked to the justice system.
8. DIU Cyber Experts Disrupt Russian Nuclear Weapons Developer
Ukrainian cyber specialists, along with hackers, paralyzed a Russian nuclear weapons developer’s operations near Chelyabinsk. The attack disrupted communication and destroyed data, exposing personal information and circumventing sanctions.
9. OpenAI Stops Iranian Operation Attempting to Influence U.S. Elections Using ChatGPT
OpenAI banned accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation using ChatGPT to generate content on topics like the U.S. election and international politics. The operation, identified as Storm-2035, had minimal engagement and failed to significantly influence public discourse.
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10. Russian Hacker is sentenced to Over 3 Years for Selling Stolen Credentials on the dark web.
Russian national Georgy Kavzharadze was sentenced to over three years in U.S. prison for selling stolen login credentials on the dark web marketplace Slilpp. The credentials were linked to $1.2 million in fraudulent transactions, and Kavzharadze profited from the illegal sales.