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. Army officer duped of ₹55 lakh in major cyber fraud case in Telangana
An Army officer from Khammam lost ₹55 lakh in a cyber fraud after being lured via WhatsApp with promises of IPO profits. Convinced by fake claims linked, he invested through a bogus app. Realizing the scam, he filed a complaint. Telangana Cyber Bureau has registered a case.
2. Delhi cyber fraud module busted; two held with suspected links to Chinese syndicate
An advocate from Dwarka, lost ₹64.75 lakh in an online trading scam after being lured by a woman posing as a company employee. He installed a fake Demat app via a WhatsApp link. Delhi Police later arrested two men linked to a Chinese cyber fraud module behind the scam.
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3. Mumbai stockbroker loses ₹2.35 lakh in global scam after clicking fake KYC link
A 42-year-old Ghatkopar stockbroker lost ₹2.35 lakh after clicking a fake India Post link for an address update. Tricked into entering OTPs after a ₹25 fee request, he later found two international transactions made from Saudi Arabia. He filed a complaint at Pant Nagar Police Station. Investigation is underway.
4. College student loses ₹2.74 lakh after clicking link for ‘adult services’
A college student lost ₹2.74 lakh after being tricked into transferring the money out of fear, likely following a scam involving threats or deception. Realizing the fraud later, he filed a complaint. Police have registered a case against an unidentified accused and initiated an investigation into the cybercrime.
5. 10 more arrested in ₹2.5 crore cyber scam targeting Gwalior Ashram secretary
In the ₹2.5 crore cyber fraud case involving the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram secretary, Gwalior Police arrested 10 more accused from Lucknow, raising the total arrests to 19. The scam involved fake ED threats and multiple transactions over 20 days. The accused allegedly operated as an organized money laundering network.
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6. NatWest battles over 100 million cyber attacks each month, says report
NatWest faces 100 million cyber attacks monthly, with a third of emails blocked as threats. The bank’s cybersecurity head warned of AI-powered scams and deepfakes. Cybercrime in Scotland has more than doubled since 2020. Experts say elderly users are especially vulnerable, prompting global cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
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7. UAE security chief flags cyber threat spike amid Donald Trump’s visit
UAE cybersecurity chief Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti warned of a cybercrime surge during Donald Trump’s visit, citing over 200,000 daily attacks. Geopolitical events fuel disinformation and infrastructure threats. He stressed AI’s dual role in attacks and defense, urging global cooperation and public awareness to build digital resilience and security.
8. Japan passes new law to strengthen defenses against foreign cyber attacks
Japan has enacted the Active Cyberdefence Law, enabling faster response to cyberattacks by allowing monitoring of international communications and counterattacks on hostile servers. The law addresses rising threats from state-sponsored hackers and criminal gangs, while bypassing domestic surveillance restrictions. It also mandates breach reporting by critical infrastructure operators.
9. Coinbase confirms customer data breach; hackers demanded $20 million ransom
Coinbase revealed that overseas support agents were bribed to leak customer data, leading to social engineering scams. Hackers demanded a \$20 million ransom, which Coinbase refused, instead offering a bounty for information on the culprits. The breach may cost \$180–\$400 million in reimbursements and remediation, according to SEC filings.
10. Malware kingpin Andrei Tarasov dodges US extradition, returns to Russia safely
Russian hacker Andrei Tarasov, accused of global cyberattacks, evaded US extradition after a Berlin court deemed charges insufficient. Arrested in 2023, he fled to Russia post-release. Tarasov allegedly ran a malvertising scheme using the Angler exploit kit. Despite being on the US Most Wanted list, he remains beyond American reach.