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Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [10.03.2025]: 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. Delhi Police Arrests Four for Rs 44.50 Lakh ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
Delhi Police arrested four cyber fraudsters for duping a man of Rs 44.50 lakh through a ‘digital arrest’ scam, posing as CBI officers. A forensic audit revealed Rs 38 lakh was transferred to a Jaipur account. Raids led to multiple arrests, exposing links to international cybercriminals and fund laundering networks.
2. Lok Adalat Recovers Over Rs 43 Crore for Cyber Fraud Victims in Telangana
The National Lok Adalat on March 8 refunded Rs 43.3 crore to 4,961 cyber fraud victims in Telangana. Hyderabad led with Rs 12.36 crore, followed by Rachakonda and Cyberabad. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, banks, and payment providers facilitated real-time dispute resolution, ensuring swift reimbursements for UPI fraud and investment scam victims.
3. Two Held for Running iPhone Sales Scam on Instagram
Gurgaon police arrested two men in Greater Noida for running an iPhone scam on Instagram, luring buyers with low prices. They used fake bank accounts to collect payments. A raid recovered 45 debit cards, 17 phones, and laptops. Authorities suspect more gang members are involved and are investigating further.
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4. Fake Call Center Busted in Delhi’s Peeragarhi, Five Arrested
Faridabad Cyber Police busted a fake call center in Peeragarhi, Delhi, arresting five, including two women. The gang, scammed people by offering fake loans and credit cards. They operated for four months, collecting mobile numbers via social media. Police recovered 14 phones and continue investigating.
5. Telangana Police Recover Rs 1.05 Lakh from Cyber Crime Victims in Jogulamba Gadwal
Jogulamba Gadwal police refunded Rs 1.05 lakh to ten cyber fraud victims who lost Rs 1.36 lakh. Under SP T. Srinivasa Rao’s directive, the Cyber Security Bureau froze fraudulent transactions. Refunds were processed via DLSA Court. Officials urged citizens to report cyber frauds quickly via helpline 1930 for better recovery chances.
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6. Melbourne Man Arrested in Global Cybercrime Crackdown
A Melbourne man was sentenced for his role in a phishing scam using LabHost, stealing $34,990 from victims. He received 200 hours of community service, a three-month suspended prison term, and must pay compensation. The AFP-led global operation dismantled LabHost, seizing 200 servers and arresting multiple cybercriminals across five states.
7. Cyberattack Targets Police Hospital in Poland
A cyberattack targeted the Ministry of Internal Affairs Hospital in Krakow, Poland. Deputy PM Krzysztof Gawkowski confirmed urgent measures were taken, ensuring no risk to patients. Cybersecurity agencies, including CERT Polska, are investigating and assisting recovery. Authorities are working to identify the attackers and restore normal hospital operations.
8. Hackers Breach Sausalito’s Computer System
Sausalito City Council canceled its meeting after a cyberattack attempted 190,000 password breaches in 24 hours. Strong security measures blocked the attack. Officials and Marin IT are assessing the breach and enhancing cybersecurity. Sausalito joins a list of Marin agencies previously targeted by hackers, including a $950,000 theft last year.
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9. FIN7 and FIN8 Use Ragnar Loader for Ransomware Attacks
Threat hunters exposed Ragnar Loader, a stealthy malware toolkit used by ransomware groups like FIN7 and FIN8. It ensures long-term system access using PowerShell payloads, encryption, and process injection. Constantly evolving, it enables remote control, lateral movement, and file exfiltration, making detection difficult. Cybercriminals leverage it for persistent attacks.
10. Microsoft Alerts on Malvertising Campaign Infecting 1 Million Devices
Microsoft uncovered a malvertising campaign affecting over one million devices, using illegal streaming sites to deploy malware via GitHub, Discord, and Dropbox. Attackers used PowerShell scripts and stealer malware like Lumma Stealer to exfiltrate data. The multi-stage attack targeted both consumers and enterprises, highlighting increasing cyber threats via malvertising.