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. Hyderabad: Senior Citizen (75) Duped of Rs 75 Lakh by Cyber Fraudsters
A scammer posing as a CBI officer duped a Hyderabad woman of Rs 73.5 lakh by sharing a fake RBI letter, claiming she must deposit funds for inspection. Under fear, she complied but later found the fraudsters unresponsive. They falsely accused her of human trafficking to extort money, police confirmed.
2. KP Cyber Cell Recovers Rs 25.6 Lakh Lost in WhatsApp Scam
The Kolkata Police Cyber Cell recovered Rs 25.6 lakh lost in an email and WhatsApp spoofing fraud. Scammers impersonated Sugan Engineering representatives, tricking a firm into transferring funds. The fraud was detected post-transaction. The company thanked police, highlighting rising cyber fraud threats affecting businesses. A case was registered under the IT Act.
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3. Hyderabad: Ex-Govt Employee Scammed Out of Rs 73.5 Lakh by Cyber Crooks
A former government employee lost Rs 73.5 lakh to cyber fraudsters who falsely accused her of involvement in human trafficking. Scammers, posing as police, tricked her into transferring funds for verification, issuing a fake receipt. When they stopped responding, she realized the fraud and reported it to the police.
4. Mumbai: Andheri Fashion Designer Loses Rs 33.5 Lakh to Scammers Posing as CBI
A 49-year-old Andheri fashion designer lost Rs 33.5 lakh to scammers posing as CBI and police officials. Tricked into “digital custody” to avoid fake money laundering charges, she transferred her savings. Fraudsters used fake documents to gain trust. Realizing the scam, she reported it to Mumbai Cyber Police.
5. Elderly Woman (86) Extorted of Over Rs 20 Crore in Fake Money Laundering Scam
Mumbai Cyber Police arrested two men for extorting Rs 20 crore from an 86-year-old woman by falsely accusing her of money laundering. The accused, linked to an international cyber fraud network, tricked her into transferring funds. She later reported the scam, prompting police to investigate their bank accounts and connections.
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6. Singapore Police Honor Binance for Cybercrime Prevention Collaboration
Binance received an appreciation award from the Singapore Police Force for its efforts in combating cyber threats. The award was presented at the APPACT networking dinner, recognizing private sector contributions. Binance, alongside tech giants like Google and Microsoft, continues strengthening global cybersecurity collaborations, responding to 65,000 law enforcement requests in 2024.
7. South Korea Rejects Bitcoin Reserve as North Korea Amasses BTC via Cybercrime
South Korea’s central bank rejected Bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing IMF criteria and price volatility. Meanwhile, North Korea has amassed 13,518 BTC ($1.13B) through cybercrime, surpassing Bhutan and El Salvador. The Lazarus Group’s hacking activities fund North Korea’s weapons program despite global sanctions and economic restrictions.
8. Scammers Impersonate Cl0p Ransomware in Fake Extortion Scheme
Barracuda Networks uncovered a new cybercrime tactic where scammers impersonate ransomware groups like Clop to extort businesses. Fraudsters send fake extortion emails and physical ransomware letters, exploiting public data for credibility. Using phishing kits and SVG file vulnerabilities, they evade security measures, increasing the risk of cyber fraud.
9. Ministry of Justice Considers New Cybercrime Offences in Penal Code
Cambodia’s Ministry of Justice is considering adding cybercrime offences to its Penal Code to address evolving digital threats. Officials are studying crime patterns and collaborating with law enforcement. Cambodia recently received UNODC training on cyber fraud, as the country faces scrutiny over human trafficking and rising online scams.
10. European Cyber Report 2025: DDoS Attacks Surge by 137%
The Link11 European Cyber Report 2025 reveals a 137% surge in DDoS attacks, now shorter, more targeted, and sophisticated. A record 1.4 Tbps attack was recorded. Businesses face rising cyber threats, requiring AI-powered security, adaptive WAF, and bot management to protect networks, web applications, and APIs from evolving attacks.