Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [01.02.2025]: 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. Noida Police Recovers Rs 1.55 Crore for Businessman Scammed in Online Fraud
A businessman lost Rs 1.55 crore in an online fraud after cybercriminals forged a UK vendor’s email and tricked him into transferring funds. Noida Cyber Police swiftly investigated, recovered the money, and issued phishing prevention tips, urging citizens to verify senders, avoid suspicious links, and stay cautious of sudden payment requests.
2. Churu Police Arrests Man for Multi-Million Rupee Cyber Fraud
Churu Cyber Police arrested Hisar resident for phishing scams involving millions across eight states. The accused cloned bank websites and tricked victims into sharing login details. Police seized ATM cards, bank passbooks, and cheque books, freezing six accounts linked to fraud. Efforts to nab other gang members are ongoing.
3. Bengaluru Police Busts Cyber Fraud Ring, Seven Arrested
Bengaluru Police busted a cyber fraud ring in Mysuru that targeted victims via social media scams. Seven suspects, including Azharuddin, Shashikumar, and Syed Danish, were arrested. Authorities seized nine mobile phones, 31 ATM cards, 11 bank passbooks, and nine Aadhaar cards. Investigations into their operations are ongoing.
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4. Police Recover Rs 1.5 Crore Stolen from Tech Firm in Cyber Scam
Police recovered Rs 1.5 crore stolen from BARTEC India after scammers hacked a UK firm’s email and tricked the tech company into making payments. The fraud was reported in December, and cyber police used electronic surveillance to trace the funds, successfully returning the entire amount to the complainant’s account.
5. High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Rs 69 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
The MP High Court denied bail to an accused of defrauding Rs 69 lakh by putting a Bhopal businessman under “digital arrest.” Linked to an international cyber fraud gang, he allegedly funneled funds through Dubai-based associates. The court cited the severity of the crime in rejecting his plea.
INTERNATIONAL
6. Two Major Cybercrime Forums Taken Offline in Global Crackdown
An international sting dismantled cybercrime forums Cracked.io and Nulled.to, which had over 10 million users trading stolen data and hacking tools. Europol highlighted their role in cybercrime-as-a-service, using AI for attacks. Authorities arrested two suspects, seized 17 servers, €300,000 in assets, and shut down 12 related domains and services.
7. International Police Operation Shuts Down Leading Hacking Forums
A global law enforcement operation led by Germany, Europol, and the FBI dismantled hacking forums Cracked.io and Nulled.to, which had over 10 million users. “Operation Talent” resulted in two arrests, 17 server seizures, and €300,000 confiscated. Authorities also shut down 12 domains, financial processor Sellix, and hosting provider StartRDP.
8. Greek Authorities Aid in Dismantling Two Major Cybercrime Platforms
A global operation dismantled major cybercrime forums, leading to two arrests, 17 server seizures, and €300,000 confiscated. Authorities targeted operators and infrastructure behind illegal trades in stolen data and malware. In Greece, a suspect’s home was searched, revealing bank cards, hard drives, and devices now under forensic investigation.
9. Malvertising Scam Exploits Fake Google Ads to Hijack Microsoft Ad Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a malvertising scam using fake Google ads to steal Microsoft advertiser credentials. The phishing pages mimic Microsoft’s site, capturing login details and 2FA codes. Meanwhile, a large-scale USPS-themed smishing campaign tricks users into entering personal and payment details via malicious PDFs, exploiting security gaps in mobile devices.
10. CISA and FDA Alert on Critical Backdoor in Contec CMS8000 Patient Monitors
CISA and the FDA warned of critical vulnerabilities in Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors, including a backdoor flaw (CVE-2025-0626) enabling remote file uploads. Other flaws risk remote code execution and patient data leaks. Organizations are urged to unplug affected devices as no patches are currently available.