1. Mumbai Cyber Police Bust Share Trading Scam; Woman Defrauded of ₹27 Lakh
A Mumbai woman was conned out of ₹27 lakh in a fake share trading scheme. Fraudsters posed as investment advisors and lured her with promises of high returns. Cyber police traced digital transactions and communication logs, leading to the exposure of a broader network targeting aspiring retail investors.
2. Film Producer Arrested in Pimpri Chinchwad After Bank Account Linked to 15 Cyber Fraud Cases
A film producer was arrested in Pimpri Chinchwad after his bank account surfaced in 15 cyber fraud investigations. Authorities suspect the account was used to receive proceeds from various online scams. Police are probing his role in laundering money and his links to larger cybercrime syndicates operating across Maharashtra.
3. Hyderabad Man Duped of Over ₹7 Lakh in Fake APK Mobile App Scam
A Hyderabad resident lost more than ₹7 lakh after installing a malicious APK file sent via SMS. The app, disguised as a legitimate utility, granted fraudsters remote access to his device and banking credentials. Cybercrime officials have issued warnings about rising APK-based scams targeting mobile users in Telangana.
4. Gandhinagar Doctor Loses ₹19.24 Crore in India’s Largest ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Over 90 Days
In India’s biggest digital arrest scam, a Gandhinagar doctor lost ₹19.24 crore over three months. Posing as enforcement agents, cybercriminals coerced repeated payments under fabricated legal threats. The complex, high-stakes extortion ring has prompted a nationwide investigation into call spoofing, mule accounts, and foreign coordination in cybercrime.
5. Key Accused in Rajasthan ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Held in Goa for Defrauding 75-Year-Old of ₹23.56 Lakh
Goa police arrested a key associate in a Rajasthan-based ‘digital arrest’ scam that defrauded a 75-year-old man of ₹23.56 lakh. The suspect was traced through digital trails and surveillance footage. Authorities say he was instrumental in coordinating calls and financial mules used to facilitate the senior citizen extortion.
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6. Scattered Spider Group Targets VMware ESXi Servers Using Sophisticated Social Engineering Tactics
The Scattered Spider hacking group has launched targeted attacks on VMware ESXi servers by manipulating employees through advanced social engineering. These campaigns bypass traditional defenses by tricking IT personnel into granting access. Security experts warn organizations to enhance employee training and multi-factor authentication to defend against these human-focused exploits.
7. Ransomware Negotiator Reports Steep Surge in Global Cyber Extortion Cases
A leading ransomware negotiator revealed a sharp increase in cyber extortion cases globally. Attackers are demanding higher ransoms and leveraging double-extortion tactics. The negotiator stressed that midsize enterprises and public services are increasingly targeted, urging companies to improve incident response plans and cyber insurance coverage amid rising digital threats.
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8. Pro-Ukraine Hackers Launch Coordinated Cyberattack on Russia’s Aeroflot Airline
Hackers supporting Ukraine have carried out a major cyberattack on Russia’s state-owned Aeroflot airline, disrupting systems and leaking sensitive data. The operation was seen as retaliation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The incident marks a significant escalation in cyberwarfare tactics being used alongside traditional conflict in the Russia-Ukraine war.
9. Cambodia Detains Over 200 Vietnamese Nationals in Major Cyber Scam Crackdown
Cambodian authorities arrested more than 200 Vietnamese nationals linked to cybercrime rings during a nationwide crackdown. The suspects were allegedly involved in online fraud, digital slavery, and human trafficking. The raids, conducted across multiple provinces, highlight the region’s growing role as a hub for transnational cybercriminal operations.
10. U.S. DOJ Seizes $2.3 Million in Bitcoin from Chaos Ransomware Operation Using Blockchain Tracing
The U.S. Department of Justice successfully recovered $2.3 million worth of Bitcoin from the Chaos ransomware group through advanced blockchain analytics. The seizure marks a rare win in digital asset recovery and demonstrates increasing government capability to trace cryptocurrency used in cybercrime despite efforts by hackers to remain anonymous.