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. Four Arrested in Tamil Nadu for Orchestrating Digital Arrest Scam
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Police arrested four people, including a woman from Pollachi, for aiding cyber fraudsters by opening mule bank accounts. The arrests followed a Vellore man’s complaint, alleging he was duped of ₹81.7 lakh by scammers posing as Bengaluru police in a fake human trafficking investigation.
2. Cyber Fraudsters Cheat Three Women of ₹5.6 Crore Across Chennai
Three women from Haridevpur, Baguiati, and New Town were cheated out of ₹5.6 crore in separate cyber fraud incidents. All filed police complaints. Bidhannagar police have made arrests in the Baguiati and New Town cases, while the Haridevpur case remains under investigation with no arrests yet reported.
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3. Bengaluru Woman Duped of ₹12.81 Lakh in Cyber Fraud; ₹50 Lakh Gold Stolen in Separate Heist
In Bengaluru, a woman lost ₹12.81 lakh in a cyber fraud after being lured into a fake work-from-home scheme. In a separate case, burglars stole ₹50 lakh worth of gold from a Yelahanka New Town home while the family was away on a trip to Kerala and Mysuru.
4. Kolkata Woman and Family Sell Assets, Borrow ₹2 Crore to Pay Cyber Scammers
Paulomi Biswas from Baguiati lost nearly ₹2 crore in a two-month-long “digital arrest” scam. Posing as police and CBI officers, fraudsters coerced her family into repeated payments. One accused, Umesh Mina, was arrested in Rajasthan and brought to Kolkata. The family hopes to recover their life savings.
5. Gurgaon Police Nab 38 Cyber Fraudsters in Weeklong Crackdown
In a weeklong cybercrime crackdown, Gurgaon Police arrested 38 fraudsters linked to scams involving fake investments, stock tips, and online tasks. Cases totaled over ₹1.6 crore in losses, with ₹42 lakh recovered. The accused, mostly repeat offenders from across India, used social media, trading apps, and phishing tactics to dupe victims.
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6. Federal Cyber Probe Uncovers Unintended Drug Bust in Lowell’s Belvidere Neighborhood
A federal cybercrime probe in Lowell unexpectedly uncovered a drug trafficking operation, leading to the arrest of a 28 year old. Homeland Security and local police seized drugs, THC products, and over $134,000 in cash. Simers faces multiple trafficking charges and was released on $10,000 bail after court arraignment.
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7. Feds Dismantle Proxy Botnet, Indict Four in Global Cybercrime Scheme
The FBI and DOJ dismantled a $46 million proxy-for-hire botnet exploiting outdated routers using TheMoon malware. Four foreign nationals were indicted for running the network via 5socks and Anyproxy. Authorities urge users to replace vulnerable routers, as these devices were hijacked to enable anonymous cybercriminal activity worldwide.
8. SpyCloud Report: 94% of Fortune 50 Firms Have Employee Data Leaked in Phishing Attacks
SpyCloud’s latest analysis of 6 million phished records reveals that 94% of Fortune 50 firms have exposed employee data. Phishing is evolving via AI and phishing-as-a-service. With rising credential theft, SpyCloud urges real-time identity threat monitoring and proactive security measures to prevent ransomware, account takeovers, and broader cyberattacks.
9. Malicious Facebook Ads Promote Fake AI Tools to Spread Noodlophile Stealer Malware
Cybercriminals are distributing Noodlophile Stealer malware through deceptive Facebook ads promoting fake AI tools. The campaign uses a multi-stage attack to infiltrate systems and steal user credentials. Victims are lured into downloading malicious software disguised as advanced AI applications, highlighting growing threats from social engineering and AI-themed cyber scams.
10. Facebook Ads Used to Spread Malware via Fake Cryptocurrency Exchange Platforms
Bitdefender has uncovered Facebook ad scams using fake cryptocurrency websites and celebrity endorsements to lure victims. The attacks deploy malware through malicious desktop clients and PowerShell scripts. These campaigns exploit trust in public figures and platforms, aiming to steal data and compromise systems under the guise of crypto investment opportunities.