Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [03.03.2025]: 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. Police Recover Over Rs 10 Lakh Lost to Cyber Crimes
The Raiganj Cyber Police Station in North Dinajpur recovered Rs 10.7 lakh lost to cyber fraud and returned it to victims in a ceremony. An awareness session followed, urging caution against sharing personal details. Officials warned against fraudsters offering quick profits and advised victims to report scams to cybercrime authorities immediately.
2. Fraudster Posing as Government Staffer Arrested
Virudhunagar cyber crime police arrested a man for posing as a government employee and cheating a Rajapalayam resident of Rs 67,500 by promising a government job for his wife. Following a complaint, a special team nabbed the accused in Salem. Rs 17,000 was recovered, and efforts continue to retrieve the rest.
3. 75-Year-Old Duped in Fake Gold Deal, Accused Nabbed
Hyderabad Cyber Crime police arrested one for duping a 75-year-old man by promising gold at a cheap rate. The victim paid for six tolas but never received the gold. Using WhatsApp calls and false references, the accused misled him. Police tracked him, a repeat offender, and arrested him.
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4. Ahmedabad Police Bust Cybercriminal Network Behind CCTV Hacks in 20 States
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Unit dismantled a network that hacked 50,000 CCTV cameras across 20 states for spying and data theft. Meanwhile, explicit videos from Rajkot’s Payal Maternity Home were leaked online via hacked CCTV footage. Police launched investigations, arresting suspects and highlighting the urgency of cybersecurity vigilance.
5. Assam Police Uncover Rs 20 Crore Crypto Scam, Arrest Three
Assam police arrested three men for running a Rs 10-20 crore crypto scam, deceiving 2,000 victims via the fake RSN Crypto Currency Token. The fraudsters used PhonePe, Paytm, and Chinese exchanges to siphon funds. Authorities seized evidence, traced links to China, and continue efforts to nab an absconding key suspect.
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6. US Cyber Command Reportedly Halts Cyberattacks on Russia
US Cyber Command reportedly paused cyberattacks on Russia amid shifting priorities toward China. Dutch police arrested phishing suspects carrying fishing gear as an alibi. Medusa ransomware gang mistakenly extorted the wrong city. Apple’s “Find My” tool exploited for tracking non-Apple devices. Cellebrite spyware targeted Serbian activists. Belgian security emails hacked.
7. North Korea Suspected of Pulling Off World’s Biggest Heist
North Korean hackers stole $1.5 billion from crypto exchange Bybit, their largest heist yet, surpassing past cyber thefts. Linked to the Lazarus Group, the funds likely support Pyongyang’s nuclear programs. Bybit’s CEO issued a $140 million bounty, signaling a potential global crackdown on North Korea’s cybercrime operations.
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8. Ransomware Leak Reveals Stolen Passwords, 2FA Codes Fueling Attacks
Google warns cybercrime is a national security threat as ransomware chaos grows. A leak of 200,000 Black Basta chat logs reveals tactics, including stolen credentials and compromised RDPs. Analysts found infostealer malware played a key role, with stolen login data resold, enabling repeated cyberattacks on targeted businesses worldwide.
9. Fraud Alert: Nine Victims Lose £1M in Crypto Scam
Kent police warned after nine victims lost £1 million in a crypto scam. Fraudsters used leaked personal data to impersonate police and crypto security officers, tricking victims into sharing wallet seed phrases. Authorities urged caution, warning scammers create urgency to manipulate victims into handing over sensitive financial information.
10. Alleged Griffith University Hacker Identified in New Zealand Before Wrong Man’s Arrest
Queensland police mistakenly charged Hussein I’lachi for a 2013 Griffith University hack instead of his brother, Adam Alachi, who was found in New Zealand in 2017 with multiple passports. Hussein appeared in court four times under the wrong name before charges were dropped due to lost evidence in a data failure.