1. WhatsApp Scam: Chennai Man Duped of ₹22 Lakh, Two Held in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Chennai Cyber Police arrested two men from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for duping a Sowcarpet businessman of ₹22.6 lakh in a fake veterinary drug deal. The accused posed as international buyers, routed funds via multiple bank accounts, and withdrew over ₹20 lakh. The scam spanned several Indian states.
2. Spike in Fraud Calls from Pakistan Amid Emerging Malware Threat, Warn Authorities
Indian agencies have flagged a Pakistan-linked cyber campaign using “Dance of the Hillary” malware, spreading via WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram to steal data and control devices. Meanwhile, extortion calls from +92 numbers are rising. Police advise caution, verify callers, report scams to 1930, and avoid forwarding unverified information.
3. Fortinet Fixes Zero-Day CVE-2025-32756 RCE Vulnerability Exploited in FortiVoice Systems
Fortinet patched a critical zero-day flaw (CVE-2025-32756) affecting FortiVoice and other products, with a CVSS score of 9.6. Exploited in the wild, the vulnerability allows remote code execution via crafted HTTP requests. Users are urged to update or disable HTTP/HTTPS admin interfaces to prevent active exploitation.
4. Two High-Profile Cybercrime Suspects Arrested by Police in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force, via INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau in Abuja, arrested two high-profile suspects linked to cybercrime and investment fraud. The duo is accused of defrauding victims of $210,000 and ₦452.8 million. Authorities are continuing investigations to uncover the full extent of the transnational scam.
5. Former Bank Manager Duped of ₹4.5 Lakh in Online Fraud Case
A retired bank manager lost ₹4.5 lakh in a credit card scam after sharing details with a fraudster posing as a bank staffer. Cossipore police arrested bike rider Ashish Sahu, who rented his account to cybercriminals. A private bank manager is also under probe for aiding the fraud.
