Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [17.09.2024]: Click here to Know More
Important global cybercrime news has been curated by Futurecrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail.
1. Pune Man Duped in Work-from-Home Telegram Scam, Loses Rs 3.6 Lakhs
A Dhanori resident lost Rs 3.6 lakhs to a Telegram work-from-home scam. The victim made 13 payments but never received the promised returns. A complaint has been filed with the cybercrime portal, and police are investigating similar incidents in Pune.
2. Analyst Scammed of Rs 6 Lakh by Cybercriminals
A Dahisar resident was defrauded of Rs 6 lakh after receiving a scam call about a suspicious parcel. The caller claimed the complainant’s name was linked to illegal activity and demanded money to resolve the issue. After transferring funds, the victim reported the scam to the police.
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3. Odisha Government Alerts Subhadra Applicants About Active Cyber Fraud Threats
The Odisha Women and Child Development Department warned Subhadra Yojana applicants of fraudulent calls and links. They clarified that only SMS notifications are sent for verification, and no phone calls or links should be trusted.
4. Cyber Fraud Ring Uncovered in Gurugram, Two Suspects Apprehended
Two men were arrested in Bihar for cyber fraud, including scams promising to increase credit card limits and fraudulent schemes involving mobile towers, gas agencies, and petrol pumps. The accused confessed to multiple frauds in rural areas.
5. Man Defrauded of Rs 50 Lakh in Online Scam
Four individuals from Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat allegedly scammed a resident of ₹50 lakh through a fake share market app. The victim was lured with promises of high profits but realized the platform was fraudulent after making his investment.
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6. North Korean Hackers Exploit LinkedIn to Target Cryptocurrency Users with RustDoor Malware
North Korean hackers are targeting LinkedIn users with malware, RustDoor, disguised as recruitment offers. The attacks aim to compromise cryptocurrency and financial sector firms through social engineering. Victims are tricked into downloading malicious coding tests, leading to undetected malware infections on their devices.
7. 17 Chinese Nationals Convicted for Running Cyber Fraud Operation in Iloilo City
Seventeen Chinese nationals were convicted for operating a cyber scam den in Iloilo City. The scam involved coercing workers into explicit phone conversations. Sentenced to 4-8 months in prison, each was fined ₱75,000 under various cybercrime and trafficking laws.
8. T-Mobile’s Voicemail Logs Allegedly Exposed in 20 GB Data Breach Linked to Capgemini
A cybercriminal claims to have stolen 20 GB of data from Capgemini, including T-Mobile’s VM logs. The breach raises concerns over third-party risk and supply chain attacks. Capgemini has not confirmed the breach, while stolen data samples are circulating on dark web forums.
9. Two Police Officers Arrested Under Cyber Security Act
Two police officers in Bangladesh were arrested under the Cyber Security Act for posting content that spread hatred and harmed communal harmony. The officers were allegedly instigated by officials loyal to the previous government, and the arrests occurred in Dhaka and Jashore.
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10. Caution Advised Over Weaponized Excel Documents Delivering Fileless Remcos RAT
Remcos RAT, malware enabling remote control of infected systems, has been delivered through weaponized Excel files. The Excel documents exploit an old Microsoft vulnerability (CVE-2017-0199) to execute malicious code, downloading further malware to compromise victims’ devices.