Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [17.07.2024]: 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. Prayagraj Police Dial-112 to Assist Cyber Fraud Victims
Prayagraj’s Dial-112 cops are being trained to assist cyber fraud victims, providing immediate help and information on helplines and websites like 1930 and www.cybercrime.gov.in. They are also educated on various cyber-fraud tactics. Victims should report frauds with necessary documents at local police cyber helpdesks.

2. NIA Apprehends Four in Global Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Network
The NIA arrested four suspects in Delhi involved in an international human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate. They lured Indian youth with fake job offers, forcing them into online fraud from fake call centers in Southeast Asia. The NIA continues to dismantle such networks, having arrested five others in May.

3. Yes Bank Manager Arrested for Aiding Cyber Fraud

The Matunga police arrested Yes Bank deputy manager Pragati Kshirsagar for aiding cybercriminals in routing money through deceitfully opened bank accounts. She is the sixth person arrested in a case involving a senior citizen defrauded of Rs. 5 lakhs. The investigation revealed Pragati’s collaboration with fraudsters to create fake accounts under pressure to meet targets.

4. India’s Wind Sector Needs Stronger Cybersecurity Measures
India needs robust cybersecurity measures to protect its wind sector from threats, especially from Chinese imports. A report highlights risks from wind turbines’ PPC software, calling for suspension of non-compliant foreign OEMs and relocation of data centers to India. It also recommends appointing CISOs for utilities and certifying all foreign IPRs and software.

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5. 360 Cybercrime Cases Registered Since January in Ghaziabad

From February to June, Ghaziabad cyber police lodged 183 cases involving Rs 45.75 crore fraud, freezing Rs 10.98 crore. Since January, 360 additional cases were registered with Rs 8.66 crore duped, recovering only Rs 11.62 lakh. Since 2021, cybercriminals duped over Rs 97 crore. 2023 saw 1,074 cases with Rs 26.54 crore involved and Rs 1.62 crore recovered.

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6. Rite Aid Reveals ‘Limited’ Cyber Incident Impacting 2.2 Million People
A cyberattack on Rite Aid exposed sensitive data of over 2 million people. Hackers impersonated an employee, accessing systems on June 6. Rite Aid detected the breach within 12 hours and has offered victims identity protection. The RansomHub group claims to have stolen 10GB of data, demanding ransom by July 24.

7. NATO to Launch New Cyber Center in Belgium
NATO is establishing the NATO Integrated Cyber Defense Center (NICC) at SHAPE in Belgium to enhance cybersecurity. The center will unite civilian, military, and industry experts to protect NATO and Allied networks against increasing cyber threats, especially amid the Ukraine war. Details on its structure will be developed soon.

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8. EU and Ukraine Enhance Cybersecurity Collaboration Amid Rising Threats in Third Cyber Dialogue
At the third Cyber Dialogue in Brussels, the EU and Ukraine agreed to enhance cybersecurity cooperation amid escalating threats, focusing on resilience against cyber-attacks, critical infrastructure protection, and cyber diplomacy. They emphasized adherence to international norms, practical cooperation, and situational awareness, planning the next dialogue in 2025.

9. Iranian Hackers Unleash New BugSleep Backdoor in Middle East Cyber Attacks
Iranian state-sponsored actor MuddyWater is using a new backdoor, BugSleep/MuddyRot, in attacks on countries like Turkey and Israel, moving away from previous reliance on Atera RMM software. The new implant enables file transfers and reverse shells, reflecting an adaptation in response to increased RMM tool monitoring.

10. ‘Konfety’ Ad Fraud Scheme Uses Over 250 Google Play Decoy Apps to Conceal Malicious Counterparts
A large-scale ad fraud scheme dubbed Konfety exploits over 250 decoy apps on Google Play, using evil twin versions to conduct ad fraud, monitor web activity, and distribute malicious APKs. Operated by spoofing legitimate app IDs, it leverages compromised sites and SDK capabilities to evade detection, impacting billions of daily requests.

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