Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [21.07.2024]: 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. CRPF alerts Indian cybersecurity agencies to ‘inappropriate content’ on X
The CRPF has alerted Indian cybersecurity agencies about explicit content appearing on social media platform X when searching its abbreviation. The force, India’s largest paramilitary with 3.25 lakh personnel, reported the issue and is working to resolve it. The content involves sexually explicit images and links.
2. Jharkhand court finds 5 Jamtara cybercriminals guilty of money laundering
A special PMLA court in Ranchi convicted five Jamtara residents for running an organized cybercrime syndicate. The convicted individuals, inspired by the real-life events depicted in the Netflix series “Jamtara,” were charged with phishing and bank fraud. The sentence will be announced on July 23.
3. Embassy working for the swift return of 14 Indian ‘cyber slaves’ from Cambodia
The Indian embassy in Cambodia is expediting the return of 14 Indians scammed into working as ‘cyber slaves.’ Over 650 Indians have been rescued so far. The victims, mostly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, were promised legitimate jobs but forced into illegal online tasks. The embassy advises caution regarding job offers.
4. JK Police Cyber Cell thwarts online financial scam in North Kashmir
The Cyber Cell of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kupwara saved Rs 84,484 from an online fraud involving a fake WhatsApp call instructing the victim to pay school fees via PhonePe. They blocked the transaction and urged the public to be vigilant against online fraud, report suspicious activities, and avoid sharing personal information.
5. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau apprehends cyber fraudster in Rajasthan
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested Arun Choudhary from Jodhpur for cheating a Hyderabad resident of Rs. 1.58 lakh by promising high returns in cryptotrading. Choudhary, who works with the Military Engineering Services, is also involved in two other cases in Tamil Nadu.
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6. Three ‘pro-Russian’ hackers detained in Spain for cyberattacks
Spanish police arrested three pro-Russian hackers for alleged DDoS cyberattacks against Spain and other NATO countries, targeting public institutions and critical sectors. The suspects, linked to the hacktivist group NoName057(16), were detained in Mallorca, Huelva, and Seville. The investigation is ongoing.
7. US Senator points out Bitcoin as a currency unaffected by extensive cyber outages
During a major global IT outage caused by a Crowdstrike update, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighted Bitcoin’s stability, noting it was unaffected. The outage disrupted various sectors, including financial services and air travel. Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and use of Linux-based frameworks kept it stable and operational.
8. faulty software update wreaks havoc worldwide on airlines, hospitals, and governments
A faulty software update from CrowdStrike caused a global IT outage on Friday, disrupting flights, financial services, hospitals, and government offices. The update affected Microsoft Windows users, highlighting the fragility of digital systems. CrowdStrike apologized, noting the fix could be time-consuming. The outage led to significant delays and cancellations worldwide.
9. cyber outage affects Metro Atlanta medical professionals
A worldwide software glitch from CrowdStrike disrupted Northside Hospital in Atlanta, delaying patient care and surgeries. Dr. Sujatha Reddy noted issues accessing patient charts, and some elective surgeries were postponed. The hospital’s IT team is working to resolve the issue, ensuring patient care can proceed smoothly.
10. Meta content moderation vendors experience global cyber outage
The global tech outage on Friday briefly affected external vendors responsible for content moderation on Meta’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. However, Meta reported minimal impact on content moderation efforts, despite some disruption to support operations due to the CrowdStrike-related issue.