The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading and stay safe.
1. 78-Year-Old Delhi Resident Duped of Over ₹2 Crore; Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted, Five Arrested
A 78-year-old Delhi resident was duped of more than ₹2 crore in a series of cyber frauds, police said. An interstate racket behind the scams has been busted, with five accused arrested. Investigators said the gang used layered transactions and mule accounts to siphon funds.
2. Delhi Police Dismantle Cyber Fraud Network, Five Accused Taken Into Custody
Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud network operating across multiple regions and arrested five accused. The gang allegedly targeted victims through online scams and deceptive digital communications, routing stolen money through multiple bank accounts to evade detection and complicate financial tracking.
3. UP’s Azamgarh: Cyber Fraud Gang With Chinese Links Busted, Two Arrested
Police in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two members of a cyber fraud gang allegedly linked to Chinese handlers. Officials said the accused were involved in online scams and coordinated with overseas operators to manage transactions, launder proceeds, and target victims across different states.
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4. Nithari Resident Loses ₹18 Lakh in Online Stock Trading Fraud
A resident of Nithari was cheated of ₹18 lakh in an online stock trading fraud, police said. The victim was allegedly lured through fake investment platforms and messaging groups promising high returns before funds were siphoned off and contact with the fraudsters abruptly ceased.
5. Police Make Second Arrest in ₹20-Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
Police have made a second arrest in connection with a ₹20-lakh cyber fraud case, officials said. The accused allegedly played a role in facilitating transactions and handling proceeds of the crime, as investigators continue to probe the wider network involved in the scam.
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6. Critical WordPress Modular DS Plugin Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Gain Administrator Access
Security researchers have warned that a critical vulnerability in the WordPress Modular DS plugin is being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw allows attackers to gain administrator-level access, potentially enabling full site takeover, malicious content injection, and abuse of compromised websites for further cyberattacks.
7. Researchers Uncover ‘Reprompt’ Attack Enabling Single-Click Data Exfiltration From Microsoft Copilot
Researchers have disclosed a new “reprompt” attack that enables single-click data exfiltration from Microsoft Copilot. By manipulating prompts and user interactions, attackers can extract sensitive information, raising concerns about prompt injection risks and data security in enterprise AI-powered productivity tools.
8. Global Cybercrime Generating Trillions in Annual Profits, UNODC Warns
Cybercrime is generating trillions of dollars annually, according to a new warning from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The agency said organised cybercriminal networks are expanding rapidly, exploiting digital platforms, cryptocurrencies, and weak enforcement to scale fraud, ransomware, and illicit online operations worldwide.
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9. New PayPal Scam Uses Verified Invoices to Push Fake Customer Support Numbers
Security experts have flagged a new PayPal scam in which attackers send verified-looking invoices containing fake customer support phone numbers. Victims who call these numbers are tricked into sharing sensitive information or authorising fraudulent transactions, highlighting the growing sophistication of social engineering payment scams.
10. BreachLock Expands Adversarial Exposure Validation to Web Applications
BreachLock has announced the expansion of its Adversarial Exposure Validation platform to include web applications. The move aims to help organisations continuously test real-world attack scenarios, identify exploitable weaknesses, and strengthen security posture amid rising web-based threats and increasingly complex application environments.
