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. Shamli Couple Arrested in ₹1.7-Crore Cyber Fraud Case
Police in Shamli have arrested a couple accused of orchestrating a ₹1.7-crore cyber fraud. Investigators said the duo allegedly cheated victims through online deception and routed proceeds via multiple bank accounts. Further probes are underway to trace the money trail and identify additional associates.
2. Bhagalpur Police Arrest Three Cybercrime Accused
Bhagalpur police have arrested three persons in connection with cybercrime cases involving online fraud. Officials said the accused used digital platforms and fake identities to dupe victims. Devices and transaction records were seized, and investigations are continuing to uncover the wider fraud network.
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3. Mumbai: Elderly Man Duped of ₹40 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Scam
An elderly resident of Mumbai lost ₹40 lakh after falling victim to a “digital arrest” cyber scam, police said. Fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials allegedly threatened legal action and coerced the victim into transferring money to multiple fraudulent accounts.
4. Golden-Hour Alert Enables Police to Recover ₹2.1 Crore in Cyber Fraud Case
Prompt action during the “golden hour” helped police recover ₹2.1 crore in a cyber fraud case, officials said. Swift reporting by the victim and rapid coordination with banks allowed authorities to freeze transactions in time, highlighting the importance of immediate response in cybercrime incidents.
5. Local Employee Cheated of ₹2 Lakh in Online Fraud
A local employee was duped of ₹2 lakh in an online fraud case, police said. The victim was allegedly tricked through deceptive digital communication and payment requests. Authorities have registered a case and advised the public to remain cautious while responding to unknown online links and financial demands.
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6. Osiris Ransomware Emerges as New Variant Using POORTRY Driver in BYOVD Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new ransomware strain dubbed Osiris that abuses the POORTRY driver in bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) attacks. The malware disables security tools by exploiting legitimate but vulnerable drivers, allowing attackers to escalate privileges, evade detection, and deploy ransomware payloads on compromised systems.
7. Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Vulnerability Allows Login Bypass and Root Access
A critical flaw in GNU InetUtils’ telnetd service allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain root-level access. Security experts warn that unpatched systems could be fully compromised remotely, posing serious risks to legacy environments and embedded systems still relying on telnet for remote administration.
8. ThreatsDay Bulletin Highlights Pixel Zero-Click Exploits, Redis RCE, China C2s, RAT Ads, and Crypto Scams
The latest ThreatsDay bulletin details more than 15 active cyber threats, including Pixel zero-click exploits, Redis remote code execution flaws, China-linked command-and-control servers, malicious RAT advertisements, and widespread cryptocurrency scams, offering a snapshot of the rapidly evolving global threat landscape.
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9. Malicious PyPI Package Masquerading as SymPy Installs XMRig Miner on Linux Systems
Researchers have flagged a malicious package on Python Package Index that impersonates the popular SymPy library. Once installed, the package deploys the XMRig cryptominer on Linux hosts, hijacking system resources and highlighting ongoing supply-chain risks in open-source ecosystems.
10. Google Agrees to Pay $8.25 Million Settlement Over Child Data Tracking on Play Store
Google has agreed to pay an $8.25 million settlement over allegations that it improperly tracked children’s data through apps on the Play Store. The settlement follows regulatory scrutiny over privacy practices and reinforces growing enforcement around child data protection in digital platforms.
