Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [17.08.2024]: 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. A senior citizen in Hyderabad was scammed out of Rs. 10.5 Lakh by Cybercriminals
A 70-year-old Hyderabad resident lost Rs 10.50 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Telecom Department officials. The scammers accused him of money laundering and convinced him to transfer funds for verification, promising a refund. After the transfer, they became unresponsive, leading the victim to approach the police.
2. Gurugram Cyber Police Apprehend Man for Assisting Chinese Scammers
Murjad Singh Shekhawat was arrested by Gurugram cyber police for providing bank accounts to Chinese scammers involved in a Rs 30 lakh fraud case. Investigations revealed connections with Nepali citizens and involvement in a larger scam network, resulting in multiple arrests.
3. Two Arrested for Impersonating Government Officials to Defraud Multiple Victims
Prayagraj police arrested two cybercriminals for posing as government officials to defraud victims of around Rs 68 lakh. They lured victims into investing in digital currency, later threatening them with false charges to extort money. police recovered mobile phones, SIM cards, and bank accounts.
4. Mangaluru: Duo Caught with 86 SIM Cards Linked to International Cyber Frauds
Mangaluru police arrested two individuals involved in procuring 86 SIM cards for cyber fraudsters abroad. The suspects, linked to fraud networks in Dubai, collected 400–500 SIM cards from friends and acquaintances since January. Further investigations are ongoing.
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5. Five Cybercriminals Arrested for Scamming Rs. 2.20 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scheme
Bengaluru CID police arrested five cybercriminals who duped victims out of crores through a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Posing as policemen, they demanded money to clear fake drug charges. The gang was involved in transactions totaling Rs 2.20 crore, and further investigations are underway.
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6. Massive Public Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers and Personal Information of Billions: What You Should Know
National Public Data, a background check company, suffered a massive data breach, compromising names, Social Security numbers, and other personal information of up to 2.9 billion individuals. The stolen data was put up for sale on the dark web, leading to a class-action lawsuit.
7. Central Bank of Iran and Other Iranian Banks Targeted in Major Cyber Attack
Iranian banks, including the Central Bank of Iran, were forced to halt operations due to a significant cyberattack. This occurred amidst heightened international scrutiny of Iran’s actions in the Middle East, with experts accusing Iran of attempting to influence global events, including the U.S. elections.
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8. After Nearly 3 Billion Records Leaked, Florida Data Broker Confirms Massive Cyber Breach
A Florida-based data broker, National Public Data, confirmed that cybercriminals stole billions of records containing sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and addresses, from the U.S., UK, and Canada. The stolen data is now available on the dark web, raising concerns about potential identity theft.
9. Data Breach Exposes Billions of Records, Including Social Security Numbers, in Major Hack
A class-action lawsuit filed in Fort Lauderdale claims nearly 3 billion records were stolen in a massive data breach. The stolen data includes Social Security numbers and sensitive personal information, raising concerns about potential misuse and identity theft.
10. Attackers Exploit Public .env Files to Compromise Cloud and Social Media Accounts
A large-scale extortion campaign exploited publicly accessible .env files containing sensitive cloud and social media credentials. The attackers used AWS environments to scan for vulnerable domains, extract credentials and demand ransoms. The campaign impacted thousands of organizations globally.