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. UP man arrested for involvement in 4 cybercrime cases across Telangana
Hyderabad cybercrime police arrested 22-year-old Akash Varma, an electrician from Noida, for aiding 30 cyber frauds nationwide by supplying bank accounts to scamsters. The arrest followed a probe into a Rs 1.47 crore scam where a city man was duped via a fake investment scheme run through WhatsApp groups.
2. City professionals duped of lakhs in fake job offers and trading scams
Two 37-year-olds from Hyderabad lost Rs 39.7 lakh and Rs 28 lakh to cyber fraud. A microbiologist was duped via a fake trading platform, while a software engineer fell for a part-time job scam linked to crypto trading. Both cases were reported to Cyberabad cybercrime police for investigation.
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3. CBI arrests four in Rs 7.7 crore cyber fraud involving BITS Pilani professor
CBI arrested four key operatives from Mumbai and Moradabad in a Rs 7.7 crore cyber fraud targeting BITS Pilani professor. The victim was digitally detained for over three months by scammers posing as officials. Searches across four states yielded crucial digital evidence. More arrests are expected.
4. Mumbai Police crack down on Assam cyber scam hub in overnight raid, 5 held
Mumbai Cyber Police, in collaboration with Morigaon district police, conducted an overnight raid on April 16 in Assam’s Lahorighat, targeting a cybercrime ring. Five suspects were arrested, including one hiding in a ceiling. The joint operation highlights strong inter-state efforts to combat escalating cybercrime threats across India.
5. Man nabbed in Rs 50 lakh online scam linked to elderly couple’s suicide in Karnataka
Belagavi Cyber Police arrested one from Surat for his role in a Rs 50 lakh cyber fraud that led to the suicide of an elderly couple in Beedi village. He received Rs 6 lakh linked to the scam. Police recovered phones and suspect a wider fraud network.
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6. UAE poised to become global hub for cybersecurity talent, says senior official
UAE aims to become a global exporter of cybersecurity talent, said senior official his U.S. visit. Highlighting national initiatives like Cyber Future Leaders and partnerships with Google, he emphasized AI integration, job creation, and cyber awareness. UAE ranks Tier 1 globally and combats growing AI-powered cyber threats.
7. US raises concerns over Zambia’s new cybersecurity law
The US Embassy warned citizens about Zambia’s new cyber-security law, calling it intrusive and vague. Critics fear it enables mass surveillance and silences dissent. Zambia insists warrants are required. Signed quietly by President Hichilema, the law faces backlash for contradicting his earlier stance and risking press freedom and democracy.
8. North West businesses urged to strengthen cyber resilience amid rising threats
UK businesses faced 8.58 million cyber crimes in 2025, up from 7.8 million the previous year, with phishing as the top threat. However, reported breaches dropped to 43% overall. Micro and small businesses saw fewer incidents, while medium and large firms continued to face high breach rates at 67% and 74%.
9. Hertz data breach: Customer information compromised through third-party vendor
Car rental giant Hertz confirmed a major data breach after the Clop ransomware group exploited a zero-day flaw in Cleo’s file transfer software. The attack compromised customer records, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in third-party applications and raising concerns over data security within the automotive and rental industries.
10. Kaspersky report: Morocco among top African targets for cyberattacks
Kaspersky revealed Morocco ranks third in Africa for web-based cyberattacks, with 12.6 million attempts in 2024. Kenya and South Africa lead the list. Overall, Africa saw 131.5 million threats, up 1.2% from 2023. On-device threats also rose 4%, with Morocco among the most impacted countries.