1. Tamil Nadu cyber fraud busted, four held for duping man of ₹81.7 lakh
A Vellore resident lost ₹81.7 lakh to fraudsters posing as Bengaluru police, falsely accusing him of involvement in human trafficking. The scam trail led to a bank account opened for an alleged online gaming business. Further investigation revealed the role of multiple individuals managing fraudulent accounts across Coimbatore.
2. Digital arrest scam: two nabbed for impersonating police to extort money
In Prayagraj, two cyber fraudsters were arrested for posing as Crime Branch officers during a video call to extort ₹28 lakh from a victim. They threatened him with a fake "digital arrest." Police revealed the accused had links to foreign cybercrime networks and are investigating further connections.
3. Phishing attack exploits Blob URLs to evade email security filters
Cofense researchers uncovered a stealthy phishing tactic using Blob URIs to bypass email security filters. Threat actors exploit browser memory to deliver credential phishing pages, often spoofing trusted services like OneDrive. These Blob-based pages evade detection by Secure Email Gateways, making traditional scanning tools ineffective against the attack.
4. FakeUpdates, Remcos, and AgentTesla lead surge in stealth malware attacks
Check Point's April 2025 malware report highlights a surge in stealthy cyberattacks using known malware such as FakeUpdates, Remcos, and AgentTesla. The education sector remains the most targeted. The report underscores evolving threat tactics and urges organizations to strengthen cybersecurity measures to defend against increasingly hidden and sophisticated attacks.
5. Hackers held for ransomware attacks on Dutch companies, causing €4.5 million in losses
A 45-year-old foreign national was arrested in Moldova for orchestrating ransomware attacks causing €4.5 million in damages to Dutch firms, including a major hit on the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. The joint operation with Dutch authorities led to evidence seizures and extradition proceedings are underway for prosecution in the Netherlands.
