1. Retired Scientist Loses ₹70 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam, Pune Cyber Police Recover ₹40 Lakh
Pune Cyber Police recovered ₹40 lakh for a retired woman scientist duped in a “digital arrest” scam. Posing as Mumbai cyber cops, fraudsters accused her of crimes linked to her Aadhaar and SIM, coercing ₹1.82 crore over four days. She was virtually detained and manipulated into transferring the money.
2. Maharashtra Man Nabbed in Hyderabad for Providing Bank Accounts to Cyber Fraudsters
A 33-year-old from Pune has been accused in four FedEx and digital fraud cases in Telangana. Police allege he shared his bank account details with cyber fraudsters for a commission, facilitating 22 fraudulent transactions nationwide. Investigations into his role in the scam are ongoing.
3. Cyber Attack Hits South African Airways, Disrupts Operations
South African Airways suffered a major cyberattack on May 3, disrupting its website and internal systems. Swift containment measures restored operations the same day. A forensic probe is underway to assess potential data breaches. SAA has notified authorities and emphasized its commitment to security, transparency, and uninterrupted customer service.
4. Horizon Behavioral Health Breach Exposes Data of 50,000 Patients
Horizon Behavioral Health, a U.S.-based healthcare provider, confirmed that a security breach earlier this year exposed sensitive personal data of nearly 50,000 individuals. The compromised information may include names, medical details, and contact data. The organization is investigating the incident and has begun notifying affected individuals as per regulations.
5. Woman Loses ₹84 Lakh in Elaborate Cyber Scam Disguised as Legal Investigation
A 57-year-old government employee in Hyderabad lost ₹84 lakh in a two-month-long ‘digital arrest’ scam. Fraudsters posing as TRAI, Cyber Crime, and Supreme Court officials coerced her via video calls into transferring funds under the guise of a money laundering probe. Hyderabad Cyber Police has launched an investigation.
