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Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [02.01.2025]: 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. DRDO Employee Duped of Rs 13 Lakh in Remote Access Scam
A senior DRDO staffer in Pune lost Rs 13 lakh in a cyber scam after fraudsters posed as bank officials and tricked him into downloading a remote access app for KYC updates. They accessed his phone, siphoned funds, and vanished. An FIR has been registered at Yerawada police station.
2. City Cybercrime Unit Registers Child Porn Case After US Agency Alert
Hyderabad cybercrime police registered a case against an individual for sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online, following a tip from the US-based NCMEC. The suspect was traced via Instagram and mobile details. The case, filed under Section 67B of the IT Act, is under further investigation.
3. Rs 7 Lakh Cyber Fraud With Pensioner: Four Arrested in Bhopal
Cybercrime officials arrested four individuals for facilitating a fraud where Rs 7 lakh was siphoned from a pensioner’s bank account. Posing as treasury staff, the conmen tricked the victim into sharing details under the pretext of updating a life certificate. Transactions worth Rs 50 lakh were traced in 20 days.
4. High Court Rejects Bail for Cyber Fraud Accused With Links to Pakistan, Sri Lanka
The Madhya Pradesh High Court denied bail to a man, arrested in a cyber fraud case by Bhopal crime branch. Accused of converting fraud money into cryptocurrency and sending it to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, he faces charges under IPC Sections 420 and 409. The court cited the case’s seriousness.
5. Telangana CSB Arrests Seven Cyber Fraudsters in Rajasthan During Inter-State Operation
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested seven cybercriminals in Rajasthan linked to a nationwide racket defrauding Rs 9 crore. Involved in 2,223 cases, including 189 in Telangana, the suspects operated a syndicate targeting victims nationwide. TGCSB’s operation followed intelligence from earlier arrests in September 2023.
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6. Las Vegas Police Probe Cybertruck Blast for Links to New Orleans Attack
Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Las Vegas hotel, killing the driver and injuring seven. Video shows fireworks and fuel in the truck bed, rented via Turo. Elon Musk confirmed the blast wasn’t battery-related. Links to a New Orleans attack are being probed; no ongoing threat reported.
7. Cyber Attacks Target Sri Lankan Police and Government Websites
Sri Lankan police confirmed cyberattacks on multiple government institutions, including the hacking of the police department’s YouTube channel and the alteration of data on the Department of Government Printing’s website. SLCERT and police are investigating, with SLCERT planning programs to educate government employees on cybersecurity measures amidst rising vulnerabilities.
8. KZN Police Warn Tourists After Online Scammers Leave Them Stranded
KwaZulu-Natal police warned tourists of online scams targeting popular destinations like Ballito and Zinkwazi Beach. Scammers use fake accommodation listings, counterfeit tour packages, and phishing schemes. Authorities, including Enterprise Ilembe, are investigating and collaborating with cybersecurity experts to protect tourists and preserve the region’s thriving tourism industry.
9. US Army Soldier Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Trump’s AT&T Call Logs
A US Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius, 20, was arrested in Texas for unlawfully transferring confidential phone records. Allegedly linked to the hacker “Kiberphant0m,” Wagenius is accused of breaching telecom firms and extorting victims. His arrest follows investigations into Snowflake data breaches affecting AT&T, Santander, and other major organizations.
10. Iranian, Russian Entities Sanctioned for Election Interference via AI and Cyber Tactics
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran’s Cognitive Design Production Center and Russia’s Center for Geopolitical Expertise for election interference in 2024. Using AI, deepfakes, and disinformation, these entities, tied to the IRGC and GRU, sought to influence voters and stoke tensions, supported by covert funding and sophisticated cyber operations.