Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [25.07.2024]: 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. Cybercriminals Swindle Man Out of Over Rs 19 Lakh
A Hyderabad private sector employee was duped of Rs 19.5 lakh by scammers posing as representatives of Marwari Securities Financial Limited. They added him to a fake investment WhatsApp group, initially showing false profits. When he tried to withdraw, they demanded a 25% commission, leading him to file an online complaint.
2. Suspect Aiding Cambodian Cyber Fraudsters in Duping Indians Arrested by Greater Noida Police
A 32-year-old man, Rahul Sinha, was arrested in Kolkata for aiding a Cambodia-based cyber fraud gang by providing 10,000 Indian SIM cards. The gang used social media and messaging apps to scam Indians. Sinha received Rs 32 lakh for his role and was booked under various forgery and cheating charges.
3. Ranchi Court Imposes 5-Year Rigorous Imprisonment on Five Jamtara Cyber Offenders
A special PMLA court in Jharkhand sentenced five Jamtara residents to five years in prison for vishing scams. The court also imposed fines and confiscated properties worth Rs 68 lakh. The accused used fake bank calls to steal money, which they laundered through digital wallets and bank accounts, funding a lavish lifestyle.
4. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Uncovers Extensive International Fraud Network in Hyderabad
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested three Hyderabad residents for their role in a Rs 5.40 crore international fraud network. They supplied bank account details to cyber fraudsters, facilitating fund withdrawals and conversions into USDT. The operation involved links to Dubai, with ongoing investigations to identify further accomplices.
5. Jio Cinema Requests Cyber Crime Unit to Investigate Alleged Manipulated Video of Armaan Malik-Kritika Malik in Bigg Boss OTT 3
Jio Cinema responded to an allegedly doctored intimate clip of Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik from Bigg Boss OTT 3 by filing a complaint with the Cyber Crime unit. The platform seeks to identify those responsible for the altered video, calling it part of a malicious conspiracy to defame the show and the company.
INTERNATIONAL
6. Vulnerability in Telegram App Exploited to Disseminate Malware Embedded in Videos
A zero-day flaw in Telegram’s Android app, dubbed EvilVideo, allowed attackers to spread malicious files disguised as videos. The issue, discovered in June 2024 and fixed in July 2024, exploited Telegram’s API to distribute harmful APKs. Users were tricked into installing malware by bypassing security warnings.
7. Patchwork Hackers Target Bhutan with Advanced Brute Ratel C4 Tool
The threat actor Patchwork targeted Bhutan-related entities using Brute Ratel C4 and an updated PGoShell backdoor. Active since 2009 and likely of Indian origin, Patchwork utilized spear-phishing and LNK files to deploy malware, execute remote commands and capture data. The attack involved sophisticated tools and open-source frameworks like Nimbo-C2.
ALSO READ: I4C Now an Attached Office of MHA: More Responsive and More Powers
8. Activists Claim Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Enhance Surveillance and Repression
Human rights advocates criticized the draft U.N. Cybercrime Treaty, warning it could increase surveillance and repression of journalists, activists, and marginalized groups. They argue it broadens cybercrime definitions, enabling repressive governments to misuse it. Activists call for action to address these concerns before the treaty’s finalization.
9. NCA Dismantles Global Hub for ‘Entry-Level’ DDoS Cybercrime
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) took down the DDoS-for-hire site digitalstress.su, disrupting a major hub for cybercrime. This operation, involving the PSNI and FBI, led to the arrest of a site controller and warned users that their data was being collected. The effort is part of Operation Power Off, targeting global DDoS infrastructures.
10. 42-Year-Old Nigerian National Sentenced to 12 Years for Wire Fraud Following U.K. Arrest
Nigerian national Bamidele Omotosho was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in U.S. federal prison for wire fraud. Arrested in the UK and extradited to the U.S., his case highlights international cooperation against cybercrime. It underscores the serious nature of wire fraud and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
Follow The420.in on
Telegram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube