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 Crooks Dupe Kashmiri Student of ₹4.30 Lakh in Online Scam
A 20-year-old engineering student from Jammu and Kashmir was duped of ₹4.30 lakh in a “task fraud” scam. Lured via WhatsApp by a woman, he was promised daily earnings for posting reviews. After initial payments, he was tricked into depositing larger amounts. Matunga Police are investigating.
2. Noida: Two Victims Lose Over ₹15 Lakh in Separate Cyber Fraud Cases
Two individuals lost a total of ₹15 lakh in separate cyber fraud cases in Noida. One victim was tricked via WhatsApp and Telegram into fake investments; another’s phone was hacked through an APK link. Despite complaints to multiple agencies, cases were only registered recently. Investigations are now underway.
3. Online Investment Scam: Cyber Police Nab Key Accused in Fraud Case
Kozhikode cyber police arrested 47-year-old for defrauding a retired bank manager of ₹65.22 lakh through a fake Forex trading scheme. The scam occurred between October 2024 and March 2025. A person, from a Gujarati family in Kozhikode, was also linked to illegal money exchange operations.
4. Malvani Cyber Scam: Two Held in ₹3.42 Cr Fraud Using Job Seekers’ Documents
Malvani Police arrested two men for a ₹3.42 crore job scam involving cyber fraud. They used documents from job seekers to open fake company bank accounts for laundering. The scam surfaced after a girl received a GST notice. Police recovered 204 SIMs, 271 cards, and numerous forged documents.
5. Retired Official Loses ₹48.5 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam; Three Arrested
Delhi Cyber Crime Cell busted a ‘digital arrest’ scam where fraudsters impersonated TRAI, CBI, and Supreme Court officials via WhatsApp to extort ₹48.5 lakh from a retired officer. Held under virtual custody for 72 hours, the victim was coerced into transferring funds to shell firms linked to Chinese operatives.
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6. Ofcom Closes Mobile Network Loopholes Used for Identity Spoofing by Scammers
Ofcom has banned the leasing of Global Titles, special telecom identifiers misused by fraudsters to intercept messages and track users. Effective immediately, all leases must end by April 2026. The move targets scam prevention gaps and strengthens UK mobile network security against rising telecom-based fraud threats.
7. Cybercrime Gang Cripples U.S. Car Dealerships, Demands Massive Ransom
Hacking group BlackSuit is behind the massive cyberattack on CDK Global, disrupting car sales across the U.S. The gang, linked to Royal Ransomware, demanded a ransom in the tens of millions. CDK may be negotiating or has paid, as the firm works to restore services and cooperates with authorities.
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8. Legends Reveals Customer Data Breach in November Cyberattack
Event management giant Legends International confirmed that a cyberattack in November exposed the personal and financial data of thousands, including over 8,000 Texas residents. The breach involved sensitive customer information, prompting internal investigations and coordination with cybersecurity experts to assess the impact and bolster data protection measures moving forward.
9. Ripple NPM Supply Chain Hack Targets Developers’ Private Keys
Multiple versions of the Ripple ledger’s official NPM package, xrpl, were found compromised with malware designed to steal private keys and crypto funds. Discovered by Aikido, the attack affected five versions, prompting security advisories for users to rotate keys and secure wallets. A critical CVE (2025-32965) has been assigned.
10. FBI Launches Global Crackdowns as Cybercrime Losses Skyrocket
The FBI’s 2024 report revealed a record $16.6 billion in cybercrime losses, a 33% rise from the previous year. Key scams included investment fraud, phishing, and ransomware. Enhanced global cooperation led to 215 arrests with India. Seniors were the worst hit, losing $4.8 billion. Cyber fraud made up 83% of losses.