Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [14.07.2024]: 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. Mastermind Behind 60 Cyber Fraud Schemes Captured by Navi Mumbai Cyber Police
A 34-year-old Dubai resident, Kaushikkumar Kalyanbhai Italia, was arrested for defrauding a Navi Mumbai contractor of Rs 1.23 crore through share trading scams. Identified as the mastermind behind 60 cyber frauds, Italia was caught at Surat airport. Preliminary investigations revealed his involvement with accomplices in Dubai and Chinese nationals.
2. Cybercriminals Now Using IVRS Calls to Intimidate and Defraud Users
In Kolkata, cybercriminals use IVRS calls to threaten users with court appearances for serious crimes, demanding money to settle cases. Victims press ‘9’ and are duped by fraudsters posing as government officials. Police advise caution and report a rise in such scams, with investigations underway.
3. CBI FIR: Trafficked Indians Coerced into Cybercrimes at ‘China-Controlled Scam Centers’
The CBI’s FIR reveals an international network trafficking Indians to Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, forcing them into cybercrimes at Chinese-controlled scam centers. Victims are lured with job offers in Thailand and Dubai, then trafficked and coerced into cyber fraud. Investigations involve multiple agencies to address this issue.
4. Maharashtra Cyber Police Charge YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Over Post by ‘Parody Account’
Maharashtra police’s cyber cell has filed a case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee after a parody account falsely claimed on X that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter passed the UPSC exam without appearing. Despite Rathee’s denial and the parody account’s disclaimer, the investigation continues for defamation and IT Act violations.
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5. Urgent Need for Legal Assistance for Cybercrime Victims, Says VP
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the urgent need for legal aid for cybercrime victims, particularly in rural areas, and highlighted India’s digital advancements at the 3rd Cyber Security Conference. He stressed the importance of data protection, technological integration, and proactive measures to enhance national security and digital infrastructure.
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6. U.S. Confiscates Domains Operated by AI-Driven Russian Bot Network for Disinformation
The U.S. Department of Justice seized two domains and 1,000 social media accounts linked to a Russian bot network spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation. The network, using AI to create fake profiles, targeted multiple countries. This marks the first U.S. public accusation of a foreign government using AI in influence operations.
7. Europol Shuts Down Nearly 600 IP Addresses in Major Cobalt Strike Cybercrime Crackdown
Europol’s Operation MORPHEUS dismantled nearly 600 IP addresses linked to cybercrime using unlicensed Cobalt Strike security tools. The week-long effort involved law enforcement from multiple countries, flagging 690 criminal IP addresses. Led by the UK’s National Crime Agency, the operation aimed to disable these tools in 27 countries.
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8. Hackers Exploit PoC Vulnerabilities 22 Minutes After Release
Cloudflare’s 2024 Application Security report reveals that threat actors weaponize proof-of-concept exploits within 22 minutes of release. The report highlights rapid exploitation of CVEs, including Apache, Coldfusion, and JetBrains vulnerabilities. Cloudflare emphasizes using AI to develop quick detection rules to combat this speed of exploitation.
9. Disney’s Internal Slack Hacked? NullBulge Leaks 1.1 TiB of Data
A group called NullBulge claims to have breached Disney’s internal Slack, leaking 1.1 TiB of data on Breach Forums. The leak allegedly includes extensive Slack communications, unreleased projects, and other sensitive information. Disney has faced ongoing criticism for issues related to fair compensation for artists and writers, sparking legal and public scrutiny.
10. AT&T Confirms Data Breach Impacting Almost All Wireless Customers
AT&T confirmed a data breach affecting nearly all wireless customers and MVNO users, exposing call and text interaction records. The breach, linked to a third-party cloud platform, compromised data from April 2024, potentially revealing call details and locations. Law enforcement efforts are ongoing, with arrests made in connection to the incident.