In Bhopal, a cyber fraudster digitally arrested a woman by impersonating law enforcement and threatened to frame her in a false case. Under pressure, the victim was coerced into transferring Rs 90,000. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the intimidation-based cyber fraud.
A Delhi businessman lost ₹4.04 crore in a sophisticated WhatsApp-based stock trading scam. Posing as financial advisors, fraudsters lured him with fake investment tips and returns. A cybercrime FIR has been registered, and Delhi Police have launched an investigation to trace the culprits and recover the defrauded amount.
Australian SMEs are falling behind in tackling cyber threats, with multiple factors contributing to a widening protection gap. Limited resources, lack of awareness, and evolving attack methods hinder their response. Sensing opportunity, emerging cybersecurity firms are now focusing on offering tailored, accessible solutions to help SMEs bolster their digital defences.
US and Greek authorities dismantled the global child abuse ring known as Network 764, arresting its leaders who face life sentences. The group orchestrated violent child exploitation via encrypted apps, coordinating abuse across borders. The operation marks a major breakthrough in the global fight against online child exploitation networks.
UK MP Lord Hanson, during a visit to Nigeria's National Cyber Crimes Centre, emphasized global cooperation to combat cybercrime. He highlighted fraud's impact on economies and called for cross-border collaboration. Nigerian police officials echoed the need for joint intelligence efforts, stressing that cybercrime is a borderless, shared global threat.