Uptick in 'sextortion' cases with cyber fraudsters on prowl; 1400+ cases in India's Pune | Tech News
A 19-year-old in Pune was blackmailed in a sextortion case, when fraudsters threatened to make nude photos public.
https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/uptick-in-sextortion-cases-with-cyber-fraudsters-on-prowl-over-1400-cases-in-pune-71665918744316.html
Jharkhand-based cyber mafia is sending members to southern states, here's why
A Jharkhand-based racket is sending their recruits to southern states to become experts in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada. Later, they return to Jamtara and help the cyber criminals to trap people from south Indian states by talking their language. Read more about the activities of the notorious cyber..
https://www.timesnownews.com/mirror-now/crime/jharkhand-based-cyber-mafia-is-sending-members-to-southern-states-heres-why-article-94891791
‘Report cyber crime cases to helpline 1930 within an hour to increase chances of recovering your money’ | Cities News,The Indian Express
Hemraj Singh Rajput, Deputy Commissioner of Police, cyber, speaks with Jayprakash S Naidu on the awareness needed to reduce cyber crimes, measures being taken to solve them, and hurdles faced by police while tackling the cases.
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/report-cyber-crime-cases-to-helpline-1930-within-an-hour-to-increase-chances-of-recovering-your-money-8212922/
Abbuzar Rehman case on cyber crime in North Delhi
North-east Delhi's cyber police department detained a man for reportedly using the persona of Spanish actor Manu Rios to ensnare young girls online. Abbuzar Rehman, the defendant age 22, allegedly sought to extort money while threatening to reveal the girls' photos. Abbuzar Rehman Case On ..
https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/abbuzar-rehman-case-cyber-crime/
MIDHANI cyber security portal launched - The Hindu
HYDERABAD
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/midhani-cyber-security-portal-launched/article65998183.ece
Hyderabad: 10 including Chinese national held in Rs 903 cr investment scam
The Hyderabad police arrested 10 persons including a Chinese and a Taiwan national in an alleged investment scam amounting to Rs 903 crore.
https://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-10-including-chinese-man-held-in-rs-1000-cr-investment-scam-2432346/
Latest Updates: DU likely to open mid-entry window for UG programmes in November - The Times of India
One miscreant was arrested after sustaining injuries in an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur, the police said early Wednesday morning.The incident took place during the police check when two miscreants opened fire at the police party on the Modinagar road. Stay with TOI for all..
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/live-news-from-cities-weather-pollution-tamil-nadu-heavy-rain-news-mulayam-singh-yadav-death-12-october-2022/liveblog/94798385.cms
Mumbai: Woman Tries to Buy Whisky Online, Loses Rs 5.35 Lakh in 12 Hours to Internet Fraud
The fraudsters first cheated the woman on the pretext of putting codes and then persuaded her to increase her debit card limit in the name of returning her money
https://www.news18.com/news/india/mumbai-woman-tries-to-buy-whisky-online-loses-rs-5-35-lakh-in-12-hours-to-internet-fraud-5734609.html
Over 130 Companies Hacked, Data Of 10K Employees Compromised
The Group-IB analysis shows that most targeted companies are located in the US. Some of the affected are headquartered in other countries but have US-based employees that were targeted.
https://www.news18.com/news/tech/over-130-companies-hacked-data-of-10k-employees-compromised-5821543.html
Cyber fraud gang busted, 11 held : The Tribune India
The Faridabad cybercrime police have busted a gang of cyber frauds who have allegedly duped over 1,300 persons across the country. Eleven persons have been arrested on the charge of duping people in the name of activating their credit cards, posing as bank employees.
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/cyber-fraud-gang-busted-11-held-438832
Cyber Day lecture organized in Civil Sectt - Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 6: In order to generate awareness amongst the officers/officials of various departments of Civil Secretariat J&K, CRPF and security personnel of Civil Secretariat J&K, Jammu/Srinagar, SSP Security Civil Secretariat Mohammad Yaseen Kichloo, held an interacti..
https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/cyber-day-lecture-organized-in-civil-sectt/
India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches - The Hindu
With cybercrime on the rise, the central and State governments need to work in tandem
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-cyber-infrastructure-needs-more-than-patches/article65842178.ece
Punjab Protests Over Leaked Students' Video Highlight Rising Threat Of Cybercrimes Against Women
Three persons have been arrested after protests rocked the university campus in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday night over allegations of leaked videos of women students allegedly by a hosteller in the girls' washroom.
https://www.outlookindia.com/national/punjab-students-protest-highlight-growing-threat-of-cybercrimes-against-women-news-224653
Cyber crime awareness campaign to put a break on offences - The Hindu
Bengaluru
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/cyber-crime-awareness-campaign-to-put-a-break-on-offences/article65902910.ece
Defense firm Elbit Systems of America discloses data breachSecurity Affairs
Elbit Systems of America disclosed a data breach after Black Basta ransomware gang claimed to have hacked it.
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/136310/cyber-crime/elbit-systems-of-america-data-breach.html
Ukraine Arrests Cybercrime Group for Selling Data of 30 Million Accounts
Ukrainian authorities have arrested a hacking group that sold personal data from 30 million accounts.
https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/ukraine-arrests-cybercrime-group-for.html
Become an Ethical Hacking and Cybercrime Expert
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https://www.entrepreneur.com/science-technology/become-an-ethical-hacking-and-cybercrime-expert/435746
Iranian APT42 Launched Over 30 Espionage Attacks Against Activists and Dissidents
Iranian state-linked APT42 hacker group carried out more than 30 confirmed cyber espionage attacks against activists and dissidents.
https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/iranian-apt42-launched-over-30.html
Bjorka, the Online Hacker Trying To Take Down the Indonesian Government – The Diplomat
With a series of high-profile hacks, the as-yet unidentified culprit has highlighted yawning gaps in the nation’s cyber defenses.
https://thediplomat.com/2022/09/bjorka-the-online-hacker-trying-to-take-down-the-indonesian-government/
The US allegedly used 41 cyber weapons to steal China’s core technology data
China has accused the U.S. of "hacking" into a Chinese space and aviation university, "stealing" critical technology data.
https://interestingengineering.com/science/us-used-41-cyber-weapons-to-steal-chinas-data
