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Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [13.11.2024]: 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. Cybercrime Police Recover Rs 2.91 Lakh for Fraud Victims
Hyderabad Cyber Crime police refunded Rs 2.91 lakh to a victim scammed by a caller posing as an HDFC Bank representative. The scammer offered a credit card limit increase, sent an APK file via WhatsApp, and accessed the victim’s phone, making unauthorized transactions totaling Rs 2,91,726.
2. Rs 48,900 of Rs 2.99 Lakh Restored for Cyber Extortion Victim in Guwahati’s Lalmati
On November 12, the Cyber Police Station team successfully recovered Rs 48,900 for a cyber extortion victim in Lalmati, Guwahati. The recovered amount has been credited back to the victim’s bank account. The victim had earlier suffered a loss of Rs 2.99 lakh due to a cyber extortion scheme.
3. Cyber Fraudsters Impersonate TRAI Officials, MHADA Employee Scammed of Rs 3 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scheme
In Mumbai MHADA deputy engineer lost Rs 3 lakh in a cyber scam posing as a “fake investigation.” The fraudsters, claiming to be TRAI officials, warned of obscene messages linked to her Aadhaar. They staged a digital arrest and coerced her into transferring funds to avoid arrest. Police have registered a case.
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4. Class XI “influencer” student scams 200 Instagram followers with a fake investment scheme
A 19-year-old from Ajmer, Rajasthan, was arrested for allegedly defrauding over 200 people of Rs 42 lakh through a fake investment scheme. Posing as an Instagram “influencer,” he promised high returns on investments. Police seized a Hyundai Verna, cash counting machine, phones, and laptops.
5. Karnataka Woman Duped of Rs 4 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Linked to Fake Police Call
A 23-year-old woman lost Rs 4 lakh to fraudsters posing as Mumbai police investigating a “parcel scam.” The scammers, alleging links to FedEx and ICICI Bank, persuaded her to take a loan and transfer funds. Realizing the deceit, she filed a complaint. Jayanagara police are investigating under the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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6. Citrix Virtual Apps Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution via MSMQ Misconfiguration
Researchers have revealed critical flaws in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution via MSMQ misconfigurations in the Session Recording component. Exploiting the BinaryFormatter deserialization process, attackers can leverage misconfigured permissions for RCE. Citrix has addressed the vulnerabilities in recent hotfixes for multiple software versions.
7. US Continues Support for UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Ongoing Criticism
The Biden administration is supporting a UN cybercrime convention, initially proposed by Russia, despite criticism from Western tech and cybersecurity firms concerned about potential overreach impacting security research and privacy. U.S. officials aim to strengthen international cooperation on cybercrime while seeking human rights protections and addressing misuse risks in the treaty.
8. National Highways Expands Partnership with BAE Systems to Combat Cybercrime
National Highways has extended its partnership with BAE Systems through a new three-year contract focused on cybersecurity, data protection, and threat intelligence. BAE will leverage its expertise across multiple sectors to analyze evolving cyber risks, helping safeguard critical infrastructure as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and quantum computing advance.
9. Attorney General Griffin Appoints Cybersecurity Analyst, Promotes Two Special Agents in Investigations Division
Attorney General Tim Griffin appointed Jessica Middleton as Cybersecurity Analyst and promoted Walter Mahone to Deputy Chief of the Special Investigations Division and Amber Kalmer to Director of Digital Forensics. Griffin praised their excellence in protecting Arkansans from cyber threats, with Kalmer’s K9 Lucy assisting in electronic device detection and victim support.
10. New GitLoker-Linked Tool ‘GoIssue’ Targets GitHub Users in Phishing Attacks
Cybersecurity experts at SlashNext have uncovered “GoIssue,” a new phishing tool linked to the GitLoker campaign targeting GitHub users. Priced at $700 for custom builds, GoIssue enables large-scale, targeted phishing by harvesting email addresses from GitHub profiles, posing significant risks to developers and organizations through data theft and credential hijacking.