Cyber Crime
Top 10 Daily Cybercrime Brief by FCRF [29.09.2024]: 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. Cyber Police Assaulted in Rajasthan; One Suspect Apprehended
A cyber police officer from Pimpri-Chinchwad was attacked during an operation in Rajasthan to arrest cyber fraud suspects. One suspect, Mayank Goyal, was arrested, but another, Akshat Goyal, attempted to run over police officers with his car. An attempt to murder case was filed.
2. NSCS Assumes Control Over Cybersecurity Supervision in India
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has been made the central agency for coordinating cybersecurity in India. The move aims to eliminate ambiguity by assigning specific roles to the telecom, IT, and home ministries, with the NSA having a more significant role in addressing cyber threats.
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3. Woman Doctor in Pune’s Sassoon Hospital Scammed Out of Rs 25 Lakh by Cybercriminals Impersonating Police
A senior woman doctor from Pune’s Sassoon Hospital was defrauded of Rs 25 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mumbai police and CBI officers. They falsely accused her of involvement in human trafficking and money laundering. An FIR was filed after the scam was reported to the Cyber Police.
4. ED Requests Punjab Police for Information on Rs 100-Crore Cyber Fraud Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought information from Punjab Police regarding a Rs 100 crore cyber fraud case, which has national security implications. The case, involving international criminals, is under investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), but tensions arise over control of the probe.
5. 29 Arrests in 3 Months Reveal Gang Involved in Rs 24 Crore Heist
Gurgaon police arrested 29 cyber fraudsters who scammed people across India for Rs 24.1 crore. The fraudsters operated fake KYC updates, Instagram accounts, and technical support scams. Over 5,953 complaints were registered nationwide, and the police recovered cash, phones, SIM cards, and laptops.
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6. U.S. Charges Three Iranians for Cyberattack Targeting Trump Campaign
U.S. officials have indicted three Iranian nationals from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for orchestrating a cyberattack on Trump’s campaign. Hackers infiltrated systems, stole emails, and compromised personal accounts of notable figures, highlighting concerns over election security and foreign interference.
7. Google’s Gemini in Workspace Exposed to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities
Google’s Gemini for Workspace is vulnerable to indirect prompt injection attacks, allowing malicious actors to manipulate responses. These vulnerabilities can be exploited for phishing or inserting misleading content into Google products like Gmail and Slides, raising concerns about the reliability of AI-generated information.
8. French News Agency AFP Suffers Cyberattack, Disruption in Delivery Systems
AFP, a leading global news agency, was hit by a cyberattack, disrupting its news delivery systems. The French National Agency for IT Systems Security (ANSSI) is assisting AFP’s technical teams to resolve the issue following the breach.
9. Fake WalletConnect App Scams $70K in Five-Month Crypto Fraud Scheme
Cybercriminals stole $70,000 in cryptocurrency through a fake Android app masquerading as WalletConnect. The malicious app, downloaded over 10,000 times, targeted mobile users, tricking them into connecting their wallets and approving fraudulent transactions, before being removed from Google Play Store.
10. Fraudulent Call Centers Trick Users into Installing Ransomware and Data-Stealing Malware
The BazaCall cyber campaign uses fraudulent call centers to trick victims into downloading malware like BazaLoader, capable of exfiltrating data and deploying ransomware. The attacks bypass traditional phishing methods, using human operators to deceive victims into infecting their systems with malware.