1. Kadapa Police Bust Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Nine Accused Arrested
Kadapa police have dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate and arrested nine accused involved in online scams. Investigators said the group used fake identities, digital platforms, and mule bank accounts to cheat victims. Multiple devices and financial records were seized as part of the operation.
2. Srinagar: Elderly Couple Duped of ₹48 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Scam
An elderly couple in Srinagar was cheated of ₹48 lakh in a “digital arrest” cyber scam, police said. Fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials threatened legal action and coerced the victims into transferring money to multiple accounts linked to the fraud network.
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3. Navi Mumbai: Senior Citizen Cheated of ₹4 Crore by Fraudster Posing as Police Officer
A senior citizen in Navi Mumbai was duped of ₹4 crore after a fraudster impersonating a police officer convinced him that his finances were under investigation. Police said the victim was manipulated through phone calls and digital instructions before transferring the funds.
4. Malkajgiri Police Arrest Three in Cybercrime Cases, Refund ₹16.28 Lakh to Victims
Malkajgiri police have arrested three accused in separate cybercrime cases and facilitated the refund of ₹16.28 lakh to victims. Officials said timely tracking of transactions and coordination with banks helped recover the money while investigations into the wider network continue.
5. Delhi Police Arrest Two in ₹15-Crore ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Targeting NRI Doctor Couple
Delhi Police have arrested two persons in a ₹15-crore “digital arrest” scam that targeted an NRI doctor couple. The accused allegedly posed as officials, threatened prosecution, and extorted large sums through coordinated digital intimidation and fraudulent financial transfers.
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6. Malicious Chrome Extensions Masquerade as Workday and NetSuite to Hijack User Accounts
Security researchers have identified five malicious Chrome extensions impersonating Workday and NetSuite to hijack user accounts. Once installed, the extensions steal login credentials and session data, allowing attackers to access corporate systems, financial records, and sensitive employee information linked to compromised accounts.
7. China-Linked APT Exploited Sitecore Zero-Day in Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
A China-linked advanced persistent threat group exploited a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in Sitecore to breach critical infrastructure networks, researchers said. The attacks involved stealthy access, credential harvesting, and long-term persistence, raising concerns over the security of web platforms used by government and infrastructure operators.
8. ICE Agent Doxxing Platform Disrupted Following Coordinated DDoS Attack
A website used to doxx agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was crippled after a coordinated distributed denial-of-service attack. The disruption rendered the platform inaccessible, with experts saying the incident highlights how cyber operations are increasingly used to counter online harassment and data exposure campaigns.
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9. Operation Endgame: Dutch Police Arrest Suspected AVCheck Service Operator
As part of Operation Endgame, Dutch Police have arrested a suspect accused of operating the AVCheck service, commonly used by cybercriminals to test malware against antivirus software. Authorities said the arrest marks a significant step in dismantling services that support ransomware and malware ecosystems.
10. GootLoader Malware Uses Hundreds of Chained ZIP Archives to Evade Detection
Researchers have found that the GootLoader malware is using between 500 and 1,000 concatenated ZIP archives to evade security detection. The technique overwhelms scanners and delays analysis, allowing malicious payloads to slip past defenses and infect systems through search-engine poisoning and compromised download chains.
