1. CA Aspirants and MBAs Behind Sophisticated ₹16-Crore Cyber Fraud Network
Police have uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud network allegedly operated by CA aspirants and MBA graduates, involving losses of nearly ₹16 crore. Investigators said the accused used technical knowledge, fake digital platforms, and layered transactions to deceive victims, prompting a wider probe into professional involvement in organised cybercrime.
2. Delhi Crime Branch Arrests National-Level Shooter in ₹40-Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
The Delhi Crime Branch has arrested a national-level shooter for alleged involvement in a ₹40-lakh cyber fraud. Officials said the accused played a role in facilitating transactions linked to online scams, with investigations ongoing to identify accomplices and trace the money trail.
3. Man Arrested in ₹30-Lakh TRAI-Impersonation Cyber Fraud
Police have arrested a man accused of cheating victims of ₹30 lakh by impersonating officials of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. The accused allegedly used threats of mobile disconnection and legal action to coerce victims into transferring money to fraudulent bank accounts.
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4. Dundigal Woman Duped of ₹1 Crore in Online Stock Market Fraud
A woman from Dundigal was cheated of ₹1 crore in an online stock market fraud, police said. The victim was allegedly lured through fake trading platforms promising high returns, before fraudsters siphoned off funds and ceased communication.
5. Three Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case; ₹21.41 Lakh Recovered
Police have arrested three accused in a cyber fraud case and recovered ₹21.41 lakh, officials said. Timely tracking of transactions and coordination with banks helped freeze funds. Investigators are continuing efforts to identify additional victims and dismantle the wider fraud network involved.
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6. Experts Uncover Pakistan-Linked Cyber Campaigns Targeting Indian Government Systems
Cybersecurity experts have detected Pakistan-linked cyber campaigns targeting Indian government entities. The attacks involved spear-phishing, malicious documents, and infrastructure linked to known threat clusters. Analysts said the activity suggests coordinated espionage efforts aimed at sensitive government networks, credentials, and internal communications.
7. ClickFix Attack Campaigns Expand Using Fake CAPTCHAs, Microsoft Scripts, and Trusted Web Platforms
Researchers warn that ClickFix attacks are expanding rapidly, using fake CAPTCHA pages, Microsoft-signed scripts, and trusted web services to deliver malware. The technique tricks users into executing malicious commands themselves, allowing attackers to bypass security controls and gain initial access to victim systems.
8. Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Actively Exploited Office Zero-Day (CVE-2026-21509)
Microsoft has released an emergency patch for CVE-2026-21509, a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office under active exploitation. The flaw allows remote code execution through crafted documents, prompting urgent advisories for organisations to update systems immediately.
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9. Critical Grist-Core Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution via Malicious Spreadsheet Formulas
A critical vulnerability in Grist-Core allows attackers to execute arbitrary code using specially crafted spreadsheet formulas, researchers said. Exploitation could lead to full system compromise, particularly in collaborative data environments, highlighting growing risks from formula-based attacks in modern spreadsheet platforms.
10. China-Linked Hackers Leveraging PeckBirdy JavaScript C2 Framework Since 2023
Security researchers report that China-linked threat actors have been using the PeckBirdy JavaScript command-and-control framework since 2023. The tool enables stealthy browser-based communications, persistence, and data exfiltration, underscoring long-term cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments and strategic sectors.
