Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [26.09.2024]: 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. Noida Woman Scammed of Rs 30 Lakh by Cyber Criminals Impersonating Telecom Representatives
A 40-year-old Noida woman, Priyanka Bansal, was scammed of Rs 30 lakh by fraudsters posing as TRAI officials. They falsely claimed her Aadhaar was used for illegal transactions and threatened her with arrest. The scammers coerced her into transferring money to protect her personal information.
2. Cybercriminals Defraud Two Individuals of Rs 1.4 Crore
Two Nashik residents lost Rs 1.4 crore to cyber fraudsters posing as police officers. An 80-year-old was defrauded of Rs 1.3 crore after being falsely accused of money laundering, while another woman lost Rs 10 lakh. The cyber police are investigating the incidents.
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3. ‘All Videos Erased’: Ranveer Allahbadia’s YouTube Channels Hacked and Renamed to Tesla in Major Cyber Breach
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s channels, including Beer Biceps, were hacked and renamed “Tesla” by cyber attackers. All videos, including interviews and podcasts, were deleted and replaced with streams from Elon Musk and Donald Trump events. This follows a similar attack on India’s Supreme Court YouTube channel.
4. Former Bank Officer Among Nine Arrested in Rs 1.78-Crore Cyber Scam
Gurugram police arrested a former bank official, Mukul Suhalka, and his associate, Prahlad Suhalka, for aiding cybercriminals by opening fake bank accounts. Involved in a Rs 1.78-crore fraud, nine people have been arrested, and Rs 39.60 lakh of the stolen amount was recovered.
5. Cyberfraudsters Exploit 1930 Helpline to Deceive Victims
Cybercriminals misused the Cybercrime Helpline 1930, tricking an IT professional into a video call on Skype, pretending to be police officers. They falsely accused him of shipping drugs and forced him to transfer Rs 29.55 lakh. Cyberabad police are investigating the case.
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6. Transport Firms Targeted by Cyberattacks Using Lumma Stealer and NetSupport Malware
A phishing campaign targeting North American transport companies uses breached email accounts to distribute malware like Lumma Stealer and DanaBot. The attack leverages internet shortcut files and Base64 PowerShell scripts to infect victims, impersonating logistics software used by transportation and fleet operations.
7. China-Linked Hackers Compromise U.S. Internet Providers in New ‘Salt Typhoon’ Cyberattack
Hackers linked to the Chinese government breached U.S. internet providers in a covert campaign named “Salt Typhoon.” The intrusion, aimed at extracting sensitive data, is part of ongoing cyber espionage efforts by China, highlighting the continued success of their digital spying operations worldwide.
8. Cyberattack Disrupts 20 Railway Stations Across the UK
Cyber attackers disrupted Wi-Fi services at 20 UK railway stations, including London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The hack displayed terrorism-related messages on users’ screens. Network Rail confirmed the incident, suspending public Wi-Fi as investigations are underway.
9. Manchester Piccadilly and Other UK Stations Targeted by Terrorism Messages in Wi-Fi Cybersecurity Breach
A cyberattack targeting the Wi-Fi at Manchester Piccadilly and 19 other UK stations displayed anti-Islamic messages about past terrorist incidents. Network Rail and British Transport Police are investigating, and public Wi-Fi services remain suspended while authorities address the ongoing cyber security breach.
10. Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint Over Firefox’s Tracking Feature Without User Consent
Privacy non-profit noyb filed a complaint against Mozilla for enabling Privacy Preserving Attribution (PPA) in Firefox without user consent. Though PPA claims to track ads anonymously, noyb argues it violates EU GDPR regulations by secretly enabling tracking without giving users the option to opt out.
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