The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe.
1. Gurugram Cyber Police Dismantle Gang Linked to 18,000 Fraud Cases; 55 Arrested
Gurugram Cyber Crime Police busted a syndicate linked to 18,000 digital frauds worth ₹72.5 crore. Led by ACP, 55 were arrested, with critical evidence seized. The nationwide crackdown saw 840 arrests in four months, exposing the vast scale of cybercrime across Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, and beyond.
2. Jaipur Senior Citizen Held in ‘Digital Arrest’ for 72 Hours, Defrauded of ₹23.5 Lakh
A 75-year-old Jaipur man was duped of ₹23.5 lakh after cybercriminals posing as police and CBI officers held him under a “digital arrest” for three days. Using video calls, fake court scenes, and threats, the fraudsters convinced him he was involved in money laundering, leading to the massive scam.
3. Guwahati Cyber Police Recover ₹5.74 Lakh in Online Scam Bust
Guwahati Cyber Police recovered ₹5.74 lakh from a ₹10 lakh online fraud and returned it to the victim. Investigations are ongoing to trace the remaining amount. Earlier, on May 28, over ₹1 lakh was recovered in two separate online fraud cases, with partial refunds made to both victims.
4. Elderly Man Falls Prey to Voice Phishing, Loses ₹81,000 in Lucknow
A 72-year-old retired man from Lucknow’s Krishna Nagar lost ₹81,747 in a voice phishing scam. The fraudster impersonated a familiar voice in distress, emotionally manipulating the victim into transferring money. The incident highlights growing cyber threats targeting the elderly through personalized and deceptive tactics. Police are investigating the case.
5. Hyderabad Man Scammed of ₹62 Lakh in Online Stock Trading Fraud
A 68-year-old pensioner from Secunderabad lost ₹61.95 lakh in an online trading scam. Lured by fake advisors promising high returns, he was manipulated into repeated investments. Despite attempts to withdraw, scammers showed false profits and kept demanding more. He finally approached Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police, who have launched an investigation.
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6. ConnectWise Clients Warned of Alleged Nation-State Cyberattack in Ominous Alert
ConnectWise is investigating a nation-state cyberattack that breached its IT systems and impacted some ScreenConnect users. Mandiant is leading the probe, while the FBI is reportedly involved. The breach, possibly linked to a patched flaw (CVE-2025-3935), raises concerns over risks to critical systems managed via remote access tools.
7. Nigeria Sentences 15 Foreign Nationals for Involvement in Cybercrime
A Nigerian court sentenced 15 Asian nationals, including 11 Filipinos and 2 Chinese, to one year in prison and fined them ₦1 million each for cyber terrorism and internet fraud. They recruited Nigerians for identity theft. Devices were seized, highlighting Nigeria’s growing role in global cybercrime syndicate operations.
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8. Websites selling hacking tools seized in global cybercrime crackdown
A global law enforcement operation, Operation Endgame, dismantled a major cybercrime syndicate selling tools that helped hackers evade antivirus systems. U.S. and European agencies seized four domains and a server linked to ransomware operations. The FBI Houston-led probe exposed ties to global cybercriminals, striking a blow to malware enablers.
9. Infamous Chinese Phishing Platform ‘Haozi’ Resurfaces, Driving Cybercrime Surge
The Chinese-language Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform Haozi is enabling cybercrime for non-technical users through a plug-and-play model. Security researchers revealed it facilitated over $280,000 in illicit transactions, lowering the barrier for entry into phishing attacks and expanding the reach of cybercriminals with minimal expertise.
10. Hacker Claims TikTok Data Breach, Offers 428 Million User Records for Sale
A threat actor using the alias “Often9” claims to have breached TikTok, offering 428 million user records for sale on a dark web forum. The data reportedly includes emails, phone numbers, and account details. TikTok has launched an investigation into the alleged breach to verify the claims.