1. Thane Police Arrest Two Policemen, One Other for Illegally Selling CDR/SDR Data in Cybercrime Case
Thane police have arrested three individuals, including two constables from the Cyber Crime Unit, for allegedly stealing CDR and SDR data and selling it illegally. The accused reportedly accessed sensitive mobile data and sold it to a man in Thane.
2. 15 Cyber Fraudsters and Impersonator Posing as Army Officer Caught in Haryana Crackdown
Gurugram Cyber Crime Unit arrested 15 cyber fraudsters linked to scams worth ₹44 crore nationwide. The accused, involved in sextortion, investment, and FedEx frauds, had 379 cases against them, including 25 from Haryana. Police recovered phones, SIMs, and returned ₹7.5 lakh to victims; further revelations are expected.
3. LockBit Leak Exposes Crypto Wallets, Chat Logs, and Ransomware Tools
A major data leak has exposed the inner workings of the once-dominant LockBit ransomware gang, offering valuable insights for cybersecurity researchers and law enforcement. The breach revealed crypto wallets, internal chat logs, and malware builds, potentially weakening the group’s operations and aiding global efforts to combat ransomware threats.
4. Cybercriminals Target South Africa’s Critical Infrastructure Through Telecom Networks
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting South Africa’s telecom sector, with MTN and Cell C recently hit by cyberattacks. Experts warn that telcos, now integral to digital finance and identity systems, are high-value targets due to vast personal data stores. The rise of 5G and IoT has expanded vulnerabilities, demanding urgent security upgrades.
5. Senior Citizen Loses ₹67 Lakh in Share Trading Scam; Key Accused Nabbed
Cyber police have arrested a 24-year-old man for supplying 19 bank accounts to a prime cyber fraud accused from Karnataka. These accounts, registered under names of vegetable vendors and agricultural traders, were allegedly used to launder crores of rupees from cyber scams. An investigation into the money trail is ongoing.
