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Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [02.12.2024]: Click here to Know More
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. Delhi Cyber Police Arrests Fraudster, Recovers Rs 2.4 Lakh
Delhi Cyber Police arrested a man, 26, from Tripura for duping another man of Rs 2.66 lakh in a fake parcel scam. Him, posing as a delivery agent, conned the victim into paying for a non-existent package. Police recovered Rs 2.4 lakh after extensive investigation.
2. Tiruppur Resident Loses Rs 7.3 Lakh in Part-Time Job Scam; Two Arrested
Tiruppur police, Chennai arrested two men for duping a man of Rs 7.3 lakh in a part-time job scam. Posing as an executive, a lady lured the victim via Telegram into completing tasks and investing. The accused, laundered money through mule accounts and Binance. Both are now in custody.
3. Hyderabad Man Defrauded of Rs 8 Crore by Fraudsters Posing as Stock Traders
Telangana Cyber Police arrested two for duping a Hyderabad man of Rs 8.14 crore in a stock trading scam. The duo used fake apps and manipulated profits to lure investments. Linked to 52 fraud cases nationwide, they were arrested in Rajasthan. Police seized Rs 75 lakh and three mobiles.
4. Fake TRAI and CBI Officers Swindle Rs 26 Lakh from Woman
A Chandivali, Mumbai woman lost Rs 26.33 lakh to fraudsters posing as TRAI, CBI, and cybercrime officials. Claiming to investigate money laundering, they coerced her into transferring funds, issuing a fake ‘digital arrest’ order. She liquidated investments to comply. A complaint was filed with West Region Cyber Police.
5. Hyderabad Bank Manager Prevents Rs 30 Lakh Cyber Fraud Targeting Elderly Couple
A Hyderabad SBI branch manager, saved a senior citizen couple from losing Rs 30 lakh to cyber fraud. Posing as customs officials, scammers pressured the elderly man to transfer funds, citing a fake money-laundering case. Manager’s swift action and police alert exposed the fraud, safeguarding their life savings.
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6. Russian Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Flaw in Firefox, Thunderbird, and Tor Browser
Russian hackers exploited a critical zero-day flaw in Firefox, Thunderbird, and Tor Browser, enabling zero-click attacks via malicious websites. Linked to RomCom, the campaign targeted victims in Europe and North America. Mozilla patched CVE-2024-9680 promptly, while Microsoft fixed a related Windows flaw. Users must update to stay protected.
7. Interpol Arrests Thousands, Seizes Millions in Global Cybercrime Operation
Interpol’s Operation HAECHI V, funded by South Korea, arrested over 5,500 cybercriminals and seized $400M. The crackdown targeted scams, phishing, and fraud, including a $1.1B voice phishing syndicate. Meanwhile, UK firms lost £44B to cyberattacks over five years, highlighting cybersecurity gaps. Tornado Cash sanctions were overturned by U.S. courts.
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8. RansomHub Hits Bologna FC in Triple Data Breach Claim
RansomHub ransomware gang targeted Bologna FC, stealing sensitive data, including contracts, financials, and player information, through a cloud server attack. The club confirmed the breach, warning against misuse of leaked data. RansomHub threatens full publication unless demands are met, following typical ransomware gang tactics.
9. Binance Aids Thai Authorities in Major Cybercrime Crackdown
Thai police, supported by Binance, dismantled an international cybercrime syndicate that stole 3.8M baht ($110K) via investment scams. Using blockchain analysis, seven suspects were arrested, and assets worth 80M baht ($2.3M), including luxury items, were seized. Binance hailed the operation as a model for combating cybercrime through collaboration.
10. AI-Driven Fake News Campaign Targets Ukraine Support and U.S. Elections
A Moscow-based company, Social Design Agency (SDA), launched “Operation Undercut,” using AI-generated fake news to discredit Ukraine and undermine Western support. The campaign targets audiences in the U.S. and Europe, leveraging social media and bogus websites. SDA, previously sanctioned, aims to erode trust and deepen geopolitical divisions.
