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Top 5 Daily Cybercrime News – 29th April, 2025

1. Gurugram Police Uncover Rs 80.37 Crore Cybercrime Fraud by Criminal Network

Gurugram Cyber Crime Police arrested 19 suspects linked to Rs 80.37 crore fraud across India. Using fake websites, digital arrests, and sextortion scams, the accused were involved in nearly 17,000 complaints. Police recovered mobile devices and SIM cards, and further action is underway based on seized electronic evidence.

2. Former Disney employee sentenced to 3 years for cyberattacks on internal systems

Ex-Disney employee Michael Scheuer was sentenced to 3 years in prison and fined $688,000 for sabotaging Disney's menu software. After being fired, he altered fonts, images, and allergen info, launched DoS attacks, and redirected QR codes. His actions disrupted operations and risked customer safety before FBI agents intervened.

3. Goa Cyber Crime Police Arrest Man in Rs 2.44 Crore Online Fraud Case

Goa Cyber Crime Police arrested 50 year old, from Madhya Pradesh for his role in a Rs 2.44 crore online trading scam. He managed mule accounts and is linked to 40 other fraud cases nationwide. He confessed to transferring funds and is now in five-day police custody as investigations continue.

4. Australian banking passwords sold online by cybercriminal networks

Over 31,000 passwords from Australian bank customers are circulating on Telegram and the dark web, stolen via infostealer malware infecting Windows devices. Experts warn of rising fraud risks, urging users to update software, use separate devices for sensitive data, and change passwords from clean systems to stay protected.

5. Two Held for Creating Fake Website to Scam Pilgrims in Puri

The Cyber Crime Unit of CID, Crime Branch Odisha, arrested two individuals, including the prime accused, for creating a fake website to scam pilgrims seeking accommodation at Niladri Bhakta Nivas in Puri. The accused duped unsuspecting visitors by collecting advance payments through the fraudulent platform. Investigations are ongoing.