Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [14.12.2024]: 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. Gurugram: Private Bank Employee Arrested for Role in Cyber Fraud
Gurugram police arrested a private bank employee, for cyber fraud. Sultan allegedly altered a client’s account details, enabling unauthorized transfers, including Rs 1.96 crore. He admitted to accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe to facilitate online betting transactions. Police recovered a mobile phone and SIM cards from his possession.
2. Karnataka Police Nab Inter-State Cyber Fraudster, Recover Stolen Money
The Gauribidanur Town Police arrested cyber fraudster from Mumbai for stealing Rs 50,000 from a local resident’s bank account. He, who confessed to operating a fraud network using stolen data, was nabbed after an investigation. The stolen money was recovered, and further probes are underway.
3. Man Falls Victim to Cyber Scam, Loses Nearly Rs 1 Lakh
Ludhiana police registered a case against a fraudster who stole Rs 98,145 from Jandi village. The victim shared his mobile number and ATM card details after calling a fake helpline for a music app issue. Police are investigating the scam linked to the fraudulent withdrawal.
4. 82-Year-Old, Japanese Director of Food Firm Duped of Rs 1.21 Crore in Separate Scams by Impersonators
An 82-year-old woman in Malleshwaram lost Rs 1.2 crore to cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officials. They accessed her bank accounts under the pretext of a money laundering probe. In a separate case, a Japanese national was duped of Rs 1.5 lakh by scammers posing as bank executives for account updates.
5. Malappuram Police Uncover Fake Wafid Certificate Racket, Kingpin Arrested in Mumbai
The Malappuram cyber police uncovered a racket issuing fake medical fitness certificates for Gulf migration by hacking a Manjeri-based health center’s website. Kingpin Nisar Sanger was arrested in Mumbai following a detailed investigation. Seven others abroad were caught with fake certificates, while a lookout notice is issued for remaining suspects.
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6. Nigeria’s ‘Hustle Kingdom’ Grooming Future Cybercriminals
Nigeria’s “Hustle Kingdom” recruits children as young as 12 to train in cybercrime, teaching scams like phishing and romance fraud. Linked to the organized criminal group Black Axe, this network exploits financial technologies for global fraud. Despite international crackdowns, authorities struggle to dismantle these lucrative and glamorized operations domestically.
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7. City of Athens Fights to Recover $700,000 Stolen in Cyber Attack
The city of Athens lost $721,976 in a phishing scam after scammers posed as contractors and redirected payment to a fraudulent account. The FBI is assisting in recovering funds, but officials warn recovery is unlikely. Athens emphasizes cybersecurity training as phishing scams increasingly target small cities and government offices.
8. FBI Takes Down Rydox Marketplace, Arrests Administrators
The FBI dismantled the Rydox cybercrime marketplace, arresting three administrators and seizing servers and $225,000 in cryptocurrency. Operating since 2016, Rydox sold stolen personal data and hacking tools to 18,000 users globally. The takedown highlights international cooperation in combating cybercrime and brings charges of identity theft and money laundering.
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9. Three DUHS Officials in FIA Custody Over MDCAT Exam Leak
A judicial magistrate remanded three Dow University officials into FIA custody over the MDCAT paper leak. The suspects, including the controller and deputy controller of examinations, are accused of breaching exam confidentiality and selling leaked papers via social media. FIA has arrested six suspects and continues to investigate accomplices.
10. German BSI Agency Neutralizes BadBox Botnet Infecting 30,000 Devices
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) sinkholed 30,000 devices infected with BadBox malware, isolating the botnet and blocking communication with its command server. Pre-installed on outdated Android devices, BadBox enabled ad fraud, disinformation, and criminal activities. Telecom providers are assisting affected users in addressing the malware threat.
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