Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [17.12.2024]: 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. Cyber Thugs Use 42 Bank Accounts to Park Rs 50 Crore; Gang Busted
Police in Junagadh uncovered a gang facilitating Rs 50 crore cyber fraud transactions using 200+ bank accounts. Money was parked illegally, withdrawn immediately, and routed via hawala networks. Eight arrests were made, with 42 accounts scrutinized, revealing massive inter-state cybercrime operations.
2. School Trustee Prevents Rs 50 Lakh Cyber Fraud with Police Awareness Tips
A school trustee in Ahmedabad foiled a Rs 50 lakh cyber fraud attempt after scammers posing as TRAI officials threatened him with “digital arrest.” Remembering tips from a police awareness session, he alerted the principal, who called the police. Sanand GIDC police intervened, thwarting the scam.
3. Government Blocks 80 Lakh SIM Cards and Mobile Numbers to Combat Cybercrime in India
The Indian government deactivated 80 lakh SIM cards issued using fake documents to combat cybercrime. Using AI tools, the DoT identified fraudulent numbers and blocked 6.78 lakh mobile numbers directly linked to cybercrime, ensuring secure telecommunications and preventing illegal activities.
4. Nigerian Man Arrested for Defrauding Malayali Woman of Rs 4.45 Lakh
A 40-year-old housewife in Hyderabad lost ₹4.5 Lakhs to cyber fraudsters posing as recruiters for a trade market investment scheme. Initially assigned tasks like liking and rating videos for commissions, she was later manipulated into transferring money. A complaint was lodged with the city cybercrime unit (CCCU).
5. TGCSB Refunds Rs 33 Crore to Cybercrime Victims in Mega Lok Adalat
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) refunded Rs 33.27 crore to 4,893 cyber fraud victims during a Lok Adalat. With Rs 155.22 crore recovered this year, TGCSB leads national cybercrime recovery efforts, aided by legal partnerships and specialized police stations. Victims are urged to report fraud immediately via helpline 1930.
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6. Foreign Cyber Centre Crackdown Validates INTERPOL’s Negative Assertions – Group
Nigerian Police arrested 113 foreigners, mainly Chinese nationals, in Abuja for operating a massive cybercrime cartel. Gadgets, laptops, drones, and foreign currencies were seized. The syndicate was involved in scams, money laundering, and hacking, tarnishing Nigeria’s reputation globally.
7. Trump Administration Plans Cyber Offensive Against China
The Trump team plans an offensive cyber strategy to impose costs on adversaries like China, criticizing years of ineffective defense. Congressman Mike Waltz highlighted China-linked Volt Typhoon’s botnet attacks and suggested public-private partnerships to strengthen cybersecurity, risking escalation of a cyber arms race.
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8. Deloitte Warns of ‘Major Security Threat’ in Cyberattack on Rhode Island Benefits Portal
A cyberattack on Deloitte’s RIBridges portal poses a high risk of sensitive data theft, including names, addresses, SSNs, and banking details. The portal, used for applying to social services, remains down. Residents must use paper applications while remediation efforts continue.
9. DeceptionAds Generates 1M+ Daily Impressions Through 3,000 Sites and Fake CAPTCHA Pages
Cybercriminals exploited a single ad network, Monetag, to deliver malvertising-driven stealers like Lumma via CAPTCHA scams. Over 1 million daily impressions targeted pirated content sites. Ad-tracking services like BeMob cloaked malicious intent, leading to extensive data theft and highlighting ad networks’ vulnerabilities.
10. NoviSpy Spyware Found on Journalist’s Phone After Cellebrite Tool Unlock
Serbian authorities allegedly used Cellebrite tools and NoviSpy spyware to compromise activists’ phones, capturing personal data and enabling remote surveillance. Amnesty linked NoviSpy to Serbian police, exposing spyware abuses and Qualcomm’s CVE-2024-43047 vulnerability. Google flagged chipset drivers as critical weak links for Android security.
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