1. Delhi cyber fraud module busted; two held with suspected links to Chinese syndicate
An advocate from Dwarka, lost ₹64.75 lakh in an online trading scam after being lured by a woman posing as a company employee. He installed a fake Demat app via a WhatsApp link. Delhi Police later arrested two men linked to a Chinese cyber fraud module behind the scam.
2. College student loses ₹2.74 lakh after clicking link for ‘adult services’
A college student lost ₹2.74 lakh after being tricked into transferring the money out of fear, likely following a scam involving threats or deception. Realizing the fraud later, he filed a complaint. Police have registered a case against an unidentified accused and initiated an investigation into the cybercrime.
3. NatWest battles over 100 million cyber attacks each month, says report
NatWest faces 100 million cyber attacks monthly, with a third of emails blocked as threats. The bank’s cybersecurity head warned of AI-powered scams and deepfakes. Cybercrime in Scotland has more than doubled since 2020. Experts say elderly users are especially vulnerable, prompting global cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
4. Mumbai stockbroker loses ₹2.35 lakh in global scam after clicking fake KYC link
A 42-year-old Ghatkopar stockbroker lost ₹2.35 lakh after clicking a fake India Post link for an address update. Tricked into entering OTPs after a ₹25 fee request, he later found two international transactions made from Saudi Arabia. He filed a complaint at Pant Nagar Police Station. Investigation is underway.
5. Japan passes new law to strengthen defenses against foreign cyber attacks
Japan has enacted the Active Cyberdefence Law, enabling faster response to cyberattacks by allowing monitoring of international communications and counterattacks on hostile servers. The law addresses rising threats from state-sponsored hackers and criminal gangs, while bypassing domestic surveillance restrictions. It also mandates breach reporting by critical infrastructure operators.
