Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [26.05.2024]: 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. Maha’s Rs 837 crore Cyber Plan to Expand Network
Nagpur’s Rs 837 crore Maharashtra cyber project, initiated by DyCM Devendra Fadnavis, will be operational by July to combat rising cyber-crime. The project includes advanced technologies, a Control and Command Center (CERT, and a data centre, aiming to protect citizens and aid in quick recovery of lost funds.

2. Chinese and Pakistani Cyber Attacks Target Kerala’s Cooperative Banks, Hospitals, and Chit Funds
Cyber-attacks targeting Kerala’s cooperative banks, hospitals, and chit funds have surged, exploiting IT vulnerabilities. Foreign hackers, especially from China and Pakistan, use techniques like SQL injection to steal data, often putting it on the dark web. Recently, the Regional Cancer Centre in Thiruvananthapuram faced a severe cyber-attack.

3. The government Action action against parcel scams and urges citizens to Report Suspected Calls on a cybercrime Website
India is combating a growing fake parcel scam where victims are extorted through spoofed calls and social media, impersonating law enforcement. The government, through I4C and DoT, is blocking these calls and collaborating with Microsoft to prevent logo misuse. Scammers posing as law enforcement use call spoofing to extort money by claiming victims face a “digital arrest” for fabricated crimes. They contact victims via Indian phone numbers and social media, demanding payment through various channels. I4C has reported 1,500 fraudulent Skype IDs to Microsoft.

4. Cyberfraudster Impersonates Bombay HC Judge, Dupes District Judge of Rs 50,000
A district judge from Solapur was duped of Rs 50,000 by a scammer using a Bombay High Court judge’s photo as a WhatsApp display picture. The judge transferred the money without verifying, becoming suspicious after more demands. He confirmed the scam with the High Court registrar’s office.

5. Pune Cyber Police Register Case Over Offensive Instagram Reel on Porsche Car Accident
Pune Cyber Police filed a case against an offensive Instagram reel related to the Kalyaninagar accident, containing obscene remarks about women. The investigation, led by Senior Inspector Suresh Shinde, involves technical analysis and awaits Instagram’s response to identify the perpetrators. The case involves multiple high-ranking police officials.

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6. Ransomware Attack Hits Affiliated Dermatologists, Impacting 370K Individuals
Affiliated Dermatologists suffered a ransomware attack by BianLian, exposing personal data of 370,000 individuals, including names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and medical information. AD has employed cybersecurity specialists, disconnected network access, and offers free credit monitoring and identity theft protection to affected individuals. BianLian has targeted 196 organizations in the past year.

7. Experts Discover Flaw in Replicate AI Service Exposing Customer Models and Data
Cybersecurity researchers discovered a critical flaw in Replicate’s AI-as-a-service platform, allowing unauthorized access to proprietary AI models and sensitive data. Exploiting this vulnerability enabled remote code execution and cross-tenant attacks. The flaw, disclosed in January 2024, has been fixed, with no evidence of data compromise.

8. Cybercriminals Use Cloud Storage for SMS Phishing Scams
Security researchers revealed that cybercriminals exploit cloud storage services like Amazon S3 and Google Cloud to host malicious websites and bypass firewalls via SMS. These campaigns make scam messages appear legitimate, redirecting users to fraudulent sites to steal personal information. Vigilance and traffic monitoring are recommended for defense.

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9. Google Fixes Eighth Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day This Year
Google releases emergency update for Chrome’s eighth actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-5274), a high-severity ‘type confusion’ flaw in V8 JavaScript engine. Users urged to update to version 125.0.6422.112/.113 on Windows and Mac; Linux update is forthcoming. This marks the third zero-day exploit patched by Google this month.

10. AI Voice Generator App Used to Spread Gipy Malware
Gipy malware targets users in Germany, Russia, Spain, and Taiwan, disguised as an AI voice-changing app. Once installed, it steals data, mines cryptocurrency, and deploys additional malware. Threat actors leverage promises of legitimate AI applications to deceive users. Researchers warn of malicious exploits amid the rising popularity of AI tools.

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