Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [07.02.2025]: 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. Chandigarh: Five Arrested in Rs 52 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
Chandigarh Cyber Crime police cracked a Rs 52 lakh fraud case, arresting five accused from Lucknow. The victim, was duped by scammers posing as officials investigating money laundering. Under pressure, he transferred funds to a fake RBI account. Investigations led to the arrest of key suspects, including mastermind.
2. Mumbai Man Duped of Rs 11 Lakh by Cyber Scammers
A 28-year-old Mumbai resident lost Rs 11 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers. Scammers claimed a suspicious parcel linked to money laundering was intercepted and pressured him into transferring funds for verification. Realizing the fraud, he reported it to the Cyber Helpline (1930) and Mumbai Police.
3. Police Recover Rs 12.5 Lakh from Cyber Criminals
Krishna district police recovered Rs 12.50 lakh for a cyber fraud victim, who lost Rs 19.59 lakh in a work-from-home scam. Fraudsters lured her via WhatsApp, making her transfer funds before cutting contact. After reporting the fraud to SP, successfully retrieved part of the amount.
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4. Hyderabad: DSP Suspended for Aiding Kidnappers
A DSP in Telangana’s cyber crime unit was suspended for aiding kidnappers by sharing a realtor’s location via police apps. The kidnappers abducted , forcing him to transfer 30 acres of land. Police linked the DSP to the crime, leading to his suspension and further investigation.
5. Bengaluru: Cyber Fraud Targets Kumbh Mela Pilgrims, Rs 64,000 Swindled
Pradeep from Jnana Bharathi was duped by Rakesh of Subramanya Tours, Coimbatore, while booking a Kumbh Mela travel package. Lured by a fake offer, he transferred money before realizing the fraud. He reported the scam to the cybercrime helpline (1930) and filed a complaint at Jnana Bharathi police station.
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6. Uganda Detains Government Officials Over $16.8M Cyber Crime
Ugandan authorities detained officials amid an investigation into a $16.87 million central bank hack in November. A senior treasury officer is among those held. The cyberattack, linked to Southeast Asian hackers and bank insiders, is under probe. The finance ministry confirmed the detentions aim to conclude the ongoing investigation.
7. Apple Missed Malware Enabling Screenshot Snooping, Claims Kaspersky
Kaspersky discovered SparkCat, the first OCR-based spyware in Apple’s App Store, designed to steal cryptocurrency. Found in the ComeCome app, it extracted crypto wallet seed phrases from screenshots. The malware also infected Google Play, with over 242,000 downloads. Apple and Google removed the app, but investigations are ongoing.
8. Protecting Africa’s Manufacturing Sector from Cyber Crime
The manufacturing sector faces rising cyber threats, with 30% of global ransomware attacks in Q3 2024. Africa saw a 90% surge in weekly attacks. Cybercriminals exploit supply chain vulnerabilities through ransomware, phishing, and industrial espionage. Experts urge proactive security measures, including ISO 27001, IEC 62443 compliance, and workforce training.
9. UK’s Cyber Security at Risk Due to Public Sector Pay Gap, Experts Warn
A pay gap between UK public and private sector cybersecurity roles threatens national security, warns Naoris Protocol. Private roles offer nearly double the salary, causing vacancies in government cyber units. Experts urge higher pay to attract talent and secure critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats like AI and quantum computing.
10. Thai Cyber Police Disrupt Internet Access to Myanmar Scam Gangs
Thai cyber police shut down three cell towers in Kanchanaburi suspected of supplying internet to Myanmar-based scammer gangs. The operation, part of a broader crackdown, also identified illegal electricity connections. Authorities aim to cut power, internet, and fuel to border areas to curb transnational call center fraud targeting global victims.