A Bhubaneswar woman was cheated of ₹30 lakh in a “digital arrest” cyber scam, police said. Fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials coerced her into transferring money. An accused from Andhra Pradesh has been arrested, while investigations continue to trace remaining suspects and recover funds.
2. Ratlam Professor Cheating Case Leads MP Police to International Fraud Syndicate, Fake NGOs
An alleged cheating case involving a Ratlam professor has led Madhya Pradesh police to uncover an international fraud syndicate operating through fake NGOs. Investigators said the network used forged documents and overseas links to siphon funds, prompting a wider probe into cross-border financial fraud.
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3. Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police Solve Six Fraud Cases, Arrest Seven Accused
Malkajgiri cybercrime police have cracked six cyber fraud cases and arrested seven accused, officials said. The suspects allegedly used online scams and digital deception to cheat victims. Police recovered electronic devices and financial records, with further investigations underway to identify additional links and victims.
4. Surat Cybercrime Police Arrest Wanted Accused in ₹1.71-Crore ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
Surat cybercrime police have arrested a wanted accused in a ₹1.71-crore “digital arrest” scam. The fraud involved impersonation of officials and psychological pressure to extort money from victims. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to trace accomplices and recover the remaining fraud proceeds.
5. Wayanad-Based Online Trading Scammer Arrested for Cheating Delhi Woman of ₹4 Lakh
Police have arrested an online trading scammer from Wayanad for allegedly cheating a Delhi woman of ₹4 lakh. The accused reportedly lured the victim with promises of high investment returns through fake trading platforms before siphoning off the money and cutting contact.
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6. Indian Users Targeted in Tax-Themed Phishing Campaign Spreading Blackmoon Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a tax-themed phishing campaign targeting Indian users to deliver Blackmoon malware. The emails impersonate official tax communications and contain malicious links or attachments. Once opened, the malware enables credential theft and system compromise, highlighting increased targeting of individuals during financial and compliance-related periods.
7. Malicious AI-Powered VS Code Extensions With 1.5 Million Installs Steal Source Code
Researchers have identified malicious Visual Studio Code extensions posing as AI tools that collectively reached 1.5 million installs. The extensions were found stealing developer source code and sensitive project data. The incident raises serious concerns over supply-chain risks and the abuse of trusted development platforms for intellectual property theft.
8. Defending Against AI-Driven Cyberattacks Requires Integrated Security Strategies
Security experts say combating AI-driven cyberattacks requires a combined defensive approach across identity, endpoint, network, and cloud security. AI-powered threats can scale faster and evade traditional tools, making integrated monitoring, threat intelligence sharing, and automated response critical for detecting and stopping sophisticated, adaptive attack campaigns.
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9. Konni Hackers Use AI-Generated PowerShell Backdoor to Target Blockchain Developers
The Konni hacking group has deployed an AI-generated PowerShell backdoor to target blockchain developers, researchers report. The malware enables remote access, data theft, and persistence on compromised systems. The campaign highlights how threat actors are increasingly using AI-generated code to enhance stealth and accelerate malware development.
10. Nike Data Breach Claims Emerge as WorldLeaks Publishes 1.4TB of Alleged Files Online
Claims of a major data breach at Nike have surfaced after the WorldLeaks group published 1.4TB of alleged internal files online. Nike has not confirmed the breach, while cybersecurity experts are analysing the leaked data to assess authenticity, scope, and potential impact on customers and business operations.
