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. Navi Mumbai Police Raid Fake Call Centre Behind ₹12 Crore Scam Targeting US Citizens
Authorities busted a call centre in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, where around 97 workers ran fraud operations including fake investment pitches and ransomware attacks aimed at US-based victims. Police recovered 108 desktops, 38 mobile phones and five GSM servers, while investigating more than 60 bank accounts used in the scam.
2. Delhi Police Arrest Over 700 Cybercriminals In 48-Hour ‘CyHawk’ Operation
In a massive crackdown named Operation CyHawk, Delhi Police detained more than 700 individuals linked to phishing rings, international customer-care scams and fake investment schemes. Raids uncovered call centres using VoIP systems to impersonate tech-support firms and target victims via spoofed alerts and coercion.
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3. Four Held In Chandigarh For ₹54 Lakh Fraud Targeting Local Businessman
Chandigarh authorities arrested four individuals accused of duping a city businessman of ₹54 lakh via cyber-fraud. The gang allegedly used impersonation, fake documentation, and fraudulent fund transfers. The case highlights how even local merchants with strong community ties are not immune to advanced scam networks.
4. Rajasthan Police Bust ₹3,500 Crore Online Investment Fraud, Five Arrested
Rajasthan Police dismantled a large-scale fraud racket that reportedly cheated more than three lakh investors of around ₹3,500 crore. The accused allegedly ran unregulated trading platforms that promised huge returns, while police seized luxury assets, cryptocurrency, and cash during raids.
5. Local Cyber Fraud Reported In Rajasthan Village, Kaithwada Police Launch Investigation
Kaithwada police in Rajasthan’s Deeg subdivision have initiated an inquiry following reports of money being siphoned off via fraudulent investment schemes. Victims alleged that the scam involved digital calls, fake apps, and promises of guaranteed returns, prompting law-enforcement to warn locals about anonymous “too good to be true” investment offers.
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6. US Charges Four Residents For Exporting Nvidia GPUs To China For AI Use
Four US citizens have been indicted for illegally exporting high-performance Nvidia GPUs to China, allegedly to support AI development. Authorities claim the defendants bypassed export laws under false end-user declarations, raising concerns about cybersecurity and technological proliferation tied to global AI competitiveness.
7. Naffco Hit By Ransomware, Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Safety Information
Industrial giant Naffco confirmed a ransomware breach that exposed internal documents, customer data and potentially classified safety protocol information. Attackers reportedly exfiltrated files before encrypting backups, raising red flags about cyber risks in critical manufacturing sectors.
8. Microsoft Office 0-Day RCE Vulnerability Exploited In Active Attacks
Security researchers have identified a remote-code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft Office being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw lets attackers run malicious payloads simply by tricking users into opening a doc file, making it a serious risk even for users with standard email hygiene.
9. Oracle Systems Hit In Clop Ransomware Breach, Records Thefts Alleged
Oracle infrastructure was compromised by the Clop ransomware group, which reportedly exfiltrated sensitive enterprise data before encrypting systems. The breach underscores that even large tech firms are vulnerable to double-extortion attacks, especially when managing cloud-based assets.
10. New Android Malware Captures Private Messages, Could Be Used For Espionage
A sophisticated Android malware variant has been identified that records users’ private messages and sends them to remote servers. Targeting popular messaging apps, the malware uses accessibility permissions to stealthily access conversations. Security experts warn that such malware may enable mass-scale surveillance and data exfiltration.
