Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [07.12.2024]: 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. Five Cyber Criminals Nabbed in Kerala and Maharashtra
Police in Tuticorin and Kanyakumari arrested five cybercriminals—one from Kerala and four from Maharashtra—linked to share market scams and job frauds. Victims were duped of crores via fake apps. Special teams tracked the suspects, detained them, and remanded them to judicial custody. District SPs praised the investigation efforts.
2. NRI Sisters Scammed of Rs 1.9 Crore in Uttar Pradesh ‘Digital Arrest’ Fraud
In Lucknow, NRI sisters were duped of Rs 1.9 crore by scammers posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officers in a “digital arrest” fraud. Similar scams targeted Femina Miss India 2017, losing Rs 99,000, and a Pune doctor who lost Rs 28 lakh. Police investigations are ongoing to recover funds.
3. Stock Trading Scam: Malappuram Police Arrest Accused in Patna
The Malappuram Cyber Police arrested Patna native, for defrauding Rs 1.08 crore from a Vengara resident through a share trading scam. Acting on leads from earlier arrests, a cyber squad discreetly tracked and nabbed him in Bihar. The accused is now in judicial custody.
4. Delhi Man Arrested by Mangaluru Police for Flipkart Account Hacking, Rs 1.31 Lakh Fraud
Mangaluru police arrested Gaurav Makwana from Delhi for hacking a Flipkart account using a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp. The victim’s account was used to purchase items worth Rs 1.31 lakh. Police recovered valuables worth Rs 4 lakh, including phones and AirPods, following swift action within 48 hours of the complaint.
5. Posing as CBI Officers: Fraudsters Dupe 61-Year-Old of Rs 71.24 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
A 61-year-old Goregaon resident lost Rs 71.24 lakh to fraudsters posing as CBI and Delhi Crime Branch officials. Claiming he was linked to a parcel containing passports and drugs, they threatened him with a “digital arrest” and coerced him into transferring the money under the pretext of legalizing his assets.
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6. UK Operation Shuts Down Russian Cybercrime Network: 84 Arrests, $25 Million Recovered
The UK’s NCA-led operation dismantled the Smart and TGR Groups, illicit finance networks aiding Russian elites, cybercriminals, and espionage operations. With 84 arrests and $35 million seized, the groups laundered funds through cash-crypto exchanges across 30 countries. Leaders Ekaterina Zhdanova and George Rossi are linked to sanctioned Russian entities.
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7. UC Berkeley Study Aims to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Nonprofits
UC Berkeley’s cybersecurity study highlights rising cyber threats to nonprofits, the second-most-targeted sector after governments. With limited resources, nonprofits struggle against phishing, fraud, and email compromises. Partnering with local governments, the study suggests helplines, grants, and student internships to boost cyber resilience, protecting vital services and donor information.
8. Deloitte Refutes Claims of Ransomware Attack by Brain Cipher Gang
Deloitte denied ransomware group Brain Cipher’s claims of a data breach, stating the incident involved a client’s system outside its network. Brain Cipher, known for major cyberattacks, including Indonesia’s data center breach, demanded ransom and threatened data exposure. Deloitte confirmed its internal systems remain unaffected by the alleged compromise.
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9. PoC Exploit Uses Mitel MiCollab 0-Day to Bypass Authentication and Access Sensitive Data
A proof-of-concept exploit chains two vulnerabilities in Mitel MiCollab, exposing sensitive files. While a critical auth-bypass flaw (CVE-2024-41713) was patched, an arbitrary file read vulnerability remains unpatched despite a 100-day disclosure. Mitel advises users to update to mitigate risks but hasn’t specified when the zero-day will be fixed.
10. Europol Takes Down Major Online Fraud Platform in Crackdown on Cybercriminals
Europol dismantled a criminal marketplace facilitating large-scale online fraud, seizing 50 servers across Europe containing 200TB of evidence. Two suspects were arrested in Germany and Austria. The marketplace sold stolen data and linked to fake online shops used for phishing scams. This follows multiple global crackdowns on cybercrime networks.
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