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WhatsApp DP ‘cloned’, Rs 50 lakh lost to fraud, Police arrest six people behind scam

WhatsApp DP ‘cloned’ are being used by cybercriminals in Kolkata to dupe businessmen, with one case involving a ₹50 lakh fraud. Police arrested six suspects and recovered over ₹24 lakh. Police added that a new trend among some of the city’s cybercriminals with ties outside the state is using phoney WhatsApp DP to defraud businessmen. Six persons, including three from the Mumbai suburb of Nallasopara, have been taken into custody on suspicion of copying a city merchant’s WhatsApp DP picture (DP) and using it to defraud the trader’s buddy out of ₹50 lakh, according to police. The retailer sells plywood under a well-known brand. A new trend among some of the city’s cybercriminals with ties outside the state is using phoney WhatsApp DP to defraud businessmen, according to police. According to the police, they have taken more than ₹24 lakh from the defendant. After a complaint was filed with the Park Street police station on March 4, an investigation was started. The last arrest was made on Pollock Street on 15 March 2025, according to the police, and the others had been made throughout the past few days. On March 1, the six-person group allegedly called a buddy of the merchant and requested him to set up ₹50 lakh after cloning his WhatsApp DP, according to the police. The caller said that he had an emergency and required the money in cash. “The gang asked the trader’s friend, who lived on Park Street, to arrange the money over the phone. The acquaintance obtained the sum from various sources and gave it to two of the six defendants who pretended to be the plywood merchant’s agents, according to a senior Park Street police station officer. The officer stated that the transaction happened on Park Street. The fraud was discovered within the following three days, and the merchant discovered that his DP had been used to defraud his friend. Following the pertinent parts of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including 338 (forgery), 336 (cheating someone by modifying electronic data or papers), and 340 (passing forged electronic documents as real), a case was prepared at Park Street police station after the businessman filed a complaint. Investigators started looking into local CCTV videos. They focused on a few of the defendants. All of the city’s police stations, as well as those throughout Bengal and even outside the state, received scanned copies of their (WhatsApp DP) photos. Three men, Waqab Mohammad, 28, Riya Razi Sayed, 36, and Sachin Manohar Prasad, 32, were taken into custody on March 13 by a Kolkata Police team that had travelled to Mumbai with the assistance of their counterparts in Nallasopara, the officer said. Along with the clothing the three were wearing on the day the money was turned up, a backpack that was used to hold the cash was found. They were also found to have five pre-activated SIM cards,” he stated. The authorities discovered during questioning that the three had committed the crime by using their contacts in Calcutta. Pawan Shaw, 36, was taken into custody in Phool Bagan on March 14. Mahendra Pal Singh, 39, and Chetan Singh Dahiya, 40, were taken into custody by the police on Pollock Street in the heart of Calcutta after they confessed. “A currency counting machine and more than ₹24 lakh were found on them,” the officer stated. “The entire plot has not yet been revealed.” A central Calcutta businessman lost over ₹2 crore in a similar scam last week. He was allegedly duped by scammers into utilizing internet payments to purchase expensive cameras from them. Fake WhatsApp DP for well-known camera vendors in the nation were used by the scammers. Following an investigation by the cyber wing, Kolkata Police assisted the dealer in recovering around ₹1.6 crore.

Digital arrests, cyber crimes tripled during 2022-24, govt tells Parliament

Digital arrest scams in India tripled from 2022 to 2024, with losses soaring 21 times to Rs 19,35.51 crore. The government blocked suspicious accounts and launched awareness campaigns to curb cybercrime. The Rajya Sabha was notified on March 12, 2025, that the number of digital arrest scams and associated cybercrimes in the nation nearly tripled in the middle of 2022 and 2024, with the amount of money deceived increasing by 21 times during that time. The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, answered a question by giving details about digital arrest frauds and related cybercrimes that have been reported on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) during the previous three years. 39,925 of these occurrences were recorded in 2022, with the total proceeds of the fraud amounting to Rs 91.14 crore. The overall amount of cheated money recorded on the portal increased by an astounding 21 times to Rs 19,35.51 crore in 2024, while the number of such cases nearly tripled to 1,23,672. Data shows that 17,718 incidents totalling Rs 210.21 crore in fraud were reported up to February 28 in the first two months of 2025. “Cybercrime incidents reported for digital arrest on this portal, their conversion into FIRs and subsequent action thereon are handled by the state/UT law enforcement agencies concerned, as per the provisions of the law,” Kumar said. The Union Home Ministry’s Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has proactively detected and blocked around 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts that are used for digital arrest, the minister stated. In 2021, the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System was introduced under I4C to prevent financial fraudsters from stealing money and to enable prompt reporting of financial frauds. “nearly 13.36 lakh complaints have resulted in savings of nearly Rs 4,386 crore to date. For assistance in filing online cyber complaints, a toll-free helpline number, 1930, has been operationalized, according to Kimar. According to the minister, I4C and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have started a caller tone campaign to increase awareness of cybercrime and promote the NCRP and helpline number 1930 to combat the threat. “The caller tune is also being played in regional languages, delivered 7-8 times a day by the telecom service providers (TSPs),” the minister said. The Central government and the TSPs have developed a method to detect and reject incoming overseas spoof calls that display Indian mobile numbers and seem to be coming from within India, Kumar said in response to a second inquiry about the matter. “TSPs have received instructions to block these inbound international fake calls. According to police officials, the Indian government has blocked 2,08,469 IMEIs and about 7.81 lakh SIM cards as of February 28, 2025,” Kumar stated. The minister responded to a follow-up question by stating that on September 10, 2024, 14C, in partnership with banks and financial organizations, established a suspect registry of cyber criminals for digital arrest. “So far, more than eight lakh suspect records and over 20 lakh mule accounts have been shared with the participating entities of the suspect registry, saving more than Rs 2,889 crore,” Kumar said.

Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyber-attack’ caused X outages

Elon Musk claimed a “massive cyber-attack” caused X outages on March 10, 2025, with possible ties to Ukraine. The disruptions occurred alongside ongoing challenges facing his businesses, including Tesla protests and a SpaceX rocket failure. On the afternoon of March 10, 2025, Elon Musk asserted that X was the victim of a “massive cyber-attack” that caused sporadic service interruptions that shut down his social network all day. For many users, the platform—formerly known as Twitter—had been sluggish, with posts failing to load. The CEO of the site wrote, “This was accomplished with a lot of resources, but we get attacked every day.” “Either a nation or a sizable, well-organized group is involved.” Thousands of reports of outages that first rose at around 5.45 am before settling down for a few hours were displayed by Down Detector, a tool that tracks outages on different websites and platforms. Midway through the day, there was a second spike in reported failures, most of which were on the company’s mobile app. When a tweet didn’t show up, it said “something went wrong” and advised users to try loading again. The world’s wealthiest guy made assertions without supporting documentation. In response to a Bitcoin influencer who implied that the downtime mirrored earlier criticism of Elon Musk businesses, he posted. Over the past week, there have been vandalism attacks against Tesla dealerships and protests against the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” project that Musk oversees. In an interview with Fox Business later that day, Musk reiterated his claim of a hack and speculated that the assailants may have been Ukrainian. According to Elon Musk, “A massive cyber-attack was launched to try to bring down the X system with IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area, but we’re not exactly sure what happened.” As ties have worsened between the Ukrainian government and the Trump administration, Musk has been harshly critical of it. Musk claimed over the weekend that if he shut down his Starlink satellite communications provider, the nation’s “entire front line” would fall apart. He also referred to Democratic Senator Mark Kelly as a “traitor” when the politician shared his trip to the country on social media. The CEO of SpaceX, who paid $44 billion to acquire Twitter in 2022, has also asserted that cyberattacks were to blame for earlier platform disruptions. Last year, Elon Musk claimed that a “massive DDOS attack” was to blame for the near-instantaneous meltdown of his live-streamed discussion with Donald Trump. The Verge was later informed by a company source, however, that there was no attack. The X outages are only one of many problems Musk’s companies and projects have been dealing with lately. One of Musk’s SpaceX rockets burst in midair on March 7, 2025, showering debris in the vicinity of the Bahamas. Tesla customers are selling their cars, the company’s stock price dropped on 10 March 2025 to its lowest level in months, and his auto company’s showrooms have been the subject of an Over the past week, there have been numerous “Tesla takedown” protests across the country. Following a heated meeting with Elon Musk and his cabinet secretaries, Trump said he might limit Elon Musk authority over government employees, whom the entrepreneur has fired in large numbers from some departments.

I4C’s ‘Pratibimb’ Module Revolutionizes Cybercrime Investigations with 6,000+ Arrests

The ‘Pratibimb’ module provides jurisdictional officials with visibility into the locations of offenders and crime infrastructure. The Lok Sabha received notice on March 11, 2025, that the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Union Home Ministry had introduced the ‘Pratibimb’ module, which tracks the whereabouts of criminals and has led to 36,296 requests for help with cyber investigations, 17,185 linkages, and 6,046 accused arrests. Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Minister of State for Home Affairs, responded to a query by stating that ‘Samanvaya‘, a platform for information sharing and analysis on cybercrimes, has been introduced for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). According to him, it offers data on the perpetrators and crimes linked to interstate connections in cybercrime complaints from different States and UTs. The ‘Pratibimb’ module maps the locations of offenders and crime infrastructure, giving jurisdictional officials visibility. Law Enforcement Agencies can more easily request and receive techno-legal support from I4C and other SMEs thanks to this module. 36,296 requests for assistance with cyber investigations, 17,185 links, and 6,046 accused people have been arrested as a result,” the Minister stated. He went on to say that I4C is an affiliated office established by the Ministry to coordinate and fully address all forms of cybercrimes in the nation. The state-of-the-art ‘National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (Investigation)’ was established as part of the I4C in New Delhi to provide early-stage cyber forensic support to State/UT Police Investigating Officers (IOs). According to him, the National Cyber Forensics Laboratory (Investigation) has so far assisted State/UT LEAs in about 11,835 cybercrime cases.

Cyber fraud losses in India have surged nearly 10-fold in a decade: finance ministry

Losses from Cyber fraud have more than doubled in just ten years, said Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State in the Union Finance Ministry, who made this announcement on 10 March 2025. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Mr Chaudhary said losses due to cyber frauds would increase from ₹18.46 crore in 2014-15 to around ₹177.05 crore in 2023-24. Last year, the cost of cyber scams during the first nine months of 2025 (April-December 2024) was ₹107.21 crore. He noted that the number of cyberfrauds involving ₹1 lakh or more increased from 815 in FY15 to 29,082 in FY24. This figure was 13,384 during the first nine months of FY25. Chaudhary stated, “Incidences of fraudulent practices, including digital payment frauds, have also increased in the last few years due to the country’s growing number of digital payment transactions.” The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs estimates that over ₹1.2 trillion will be lost by Indians due to cyber fraud in the coming year. The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal and the National Cybercrime Helpline Number (1930) have been established by the Union Home Ministry to assist victims of cybercrime, Chaudhary stated. According to him, the Department of Telecommunications has also launched the Digital Intelligence Platform and the “Chakshu” feature on the Sanchar Saathi website to allow people to report alleged fraudulent communications they have received through WhatsApp, SMS, or phone calls, including messages about bank account updates or KYC expiration. However, Chaudhary assigned the responsibility of preventing, detecting, investigating, and prosecuting crimes—including cybercrime—to states and union territories. “Through financial assistance and advisory services under various schemes for the capacity building of their LEAs (law enforcement agencies), the Central government complements the initiatives of the states/UTs,” he stated. By issuing alerts and advisories and conducting cybersecurity mock drills to enable evaluation of an organization’s readiness and cyber security posture, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) takes a number of steps to ensure the safe use of digital technologies and prevent cyber frauds, he continued.

Beware of Romance Scams: Protect Yourself from Online Fraud and Heartbreak

Online romance scams involve fraudsters using fake profiles to deceive victims into sending money, leading to financial and emotional harm. Stay cautious, verify profiles, and report suspicious activities to avoid falling victim. In the current digital times, where even intimate relationships can be formed online, people must accept that all that meets the eye cannot be real in an online world. Instances of a prospective life partner you meet online turning out to be a fraudster and a seemingly reliable online friend becoming an offender abound. It is therefore essential that digital users exercise care and caution as well as become aware and alert while interacting online, to save themselves from a broken heart and hole in the purse. When a fraudster uses a phoney profile to trick a victim into parting with their hard-earned money under false pretences, it’s known as an online romance scam. Dangers Trapped in fake online relations Loss of Money Blackmail Heartbreak Depression Probable causes (of online romance scams) Relying on online dating ( platforms like Tinder, bumble etc., for partners. Fake profiles on matrimonial sites A rise in the use of extramarital dating apps like Gleeden and online social meeting apps like Facebook dating Loneliness or anxiety due to isolation, especially in COVID times Potential Victims Although anyone could become a victim of this fraud (Romance Scams), the following people are frequently seen as victims: Women * Middle-aged people * Widowers People with romantic idealization (Romance Scams). People with impulsiveness and relational addiction Modus Operandi A fraudster operating with a fake profile makes contact with a potential victim (and establishes a fake relation/bond.) Before registration, make sure the dating app (Romance Scams) or matrimonial website is legitimate, and create a new email address. The fraudster convinces or makes the victims obliged to send them money online using means like gift cards, UPI payment, bank transfer, reloadable debit cards etc., on some pretext. They may seek money due to emergencies like accidents, hospitalization etc., They may ask them to invest money in bogus schemes They may convince you about good investment schemes like cryptocurrencies etc., Over time after extracting the money, they may avoid the victim completely and dump them. (Intimate pictures shared during interaction may also be used by fraudsters to extort money from victims) Warning Signs Friend requests from unknown people Expressing feelings of affection and love too soon in an online relation Being very empathetic and obliging Avoiding meeting in person Mismatch in the details shared when verified closely Seeking financial help and making requests for money/gifts on some pretext. Hypothetical Case Study In her 30s, Lata worked as a professional software developer in Hyderabad. She had registered on a popular marriage website to find a decent and attractive mate. After Rohan contacted her, Latha checked his online profile and discovered that he was a senior official at a government organization with a wealthy and well-respected family. Impressed with the profile she pursued the match with the approval of her family. After some time Rohan requested Latha to help him with some money as he was in dire need of it. Trusting him, Latha helped him out with a lot of money. It was later on when suddenly Rohan went untraceable and had switched off his mobile totally, that she identified something was wrong. After approaching the police department, she came to know that ‘Raghuveer’ alias ‘Rohan’ was a fraudster who trapped women for money and committed crimes. Safety Tips Before registration, make sure the dating app (Romance Scams) or matrimonial website is legitimate, and create a new email address. It is preferable that you do not share your details like mobile no., residential address on matrimonial sites (Romance Scams) or dating sites openly/publicly. Never share any private picture bank account or other financial details with people you have met recently. Have a thorough end-to-end background check taking ample time before you decide to proceed in relation. You can also consider taking the help of an investigation agency. Be very cautious while considering a prospective groom with an NRI profile on a matrimonial site (Romance Scams). Always personally meet the person you have known online at a public place and ask them enough questions. Never accept money requests from strangers you meet online. Do not invest in schemes etc., as per the advice received by someone you only met online; be cautious of claims/requests of exclusive investment opportunities with urgency to act fast. Always keep a neutral person informed who can gauge and assess the interaction and advise logically. Never give your bank account details, passport or identification copies, or any other private information to an unknown online person or website. Enable required privacy and security features on social media platforms and keep your information private mostly. Ensure that you do not accept friend requests by strangers at face value without proper verification. Terminate the relationship and report it if you believe it to be a scam. File a complaint about the scam at your nearest cyber crime cell and online on www.cybercrime.gov.in portal. Report or Notify the scammer on the social media site, app, or service where the scam (Romance Scams) occurred, this may help others from being victims. In case you have shared any banking-related details, follow the rules and approach the bank for necessary action. Go easy on yourself, learn the lesson and move on

Odisha Crime Branch’s Discover Rs. 87 Lakh Investment Fraud; Delhi Arrests Key Accused

The Odisha Crime Branch’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Cyber Crime Unit has successfully solved an investment fraud case, leading to the arrest of a major suspect in the Rs. 87 lakh scam. The victim, who worked for a private company, was added to the “101 Stock Discussion Group” WhatsApp group, where scammers pretended to be professors and other colleagues. By offering phoney stock trading advice, initial public offering (IPO) advice, and investment plans, they deceived the victim into making many deposits totalling about Rs. 87 lakh into different bank accounts. Mrs Vandana Bawa was captured in South Delhi by the CID Cyber Odisha Crime Unit following a comprehensive investigation that included the analysis of digital evidence and transaction data. An investigative team under the direction of Additional SP Ritesh Kumar Mohapatra made the arrest feasible. The accused would be transported to Odisha Crime on transit remand after appearing in the local court in Saket, New Delhi. The investigation team confiscated some incriminating items, such as a PAN card, an Aadhar card, an Indian SIM card, and a cell phone. After several bank accounts were closed, the complainant received a return of Rs. 10 lakh. The accused’s bank account was connected to two further cyber incidents in Gujarat and Kerala, according to an additional investigation of Odisha Crime. The CID is pursuing the money trail, other accomplices, and the crime’s trans-Indian repercussions. People are advised to exercise caution when they see unsolicited investment proposals on messaging applications and social media. To prevent being a victim of cyber scams, always confirm before investing. Report such issues to the local police station or the 1930 Cyber helpdesk. Protect Yourself Against Fraud Be wary of unsolicited messages and groups. Verify the authenticity of investment opportunities. Report suspicious activities immediately.

Department of Telecommunications Issues Strong Warning Against Telecom Fraud, Enforces Harsh Penalties Under 2023 Act

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning against the misuse of telecom resources, stressing penalties under the Telecommunications Act of 2023. The Act targets fraud, including SIM card tampering and identifier spoofing, with severe legal consequences. The misuse of telecom resources, such as altering or spoofing IP addresses, IMEI numbers, SMS headers, and mobile numbers, has been strongly warned against by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The Telecommunications Act of 2023, which stipulates severe penalties for violators, is violated by such actions, the DoT stressed. Growing Threat of Department of Telecommunications Fraud Telecom resources are increasingly being used by scammers for financial fraud and cybercrime. Illicitly obtained Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards and SMS headers have been used by criminals to transmit large quantities of bogus texts. To help hackers, some people also purchase SIM cards in their names and provide them to others, frequently without realizing it. SIM cards obtained through fraud, impersonation, or forged documents have also been reported. In certain cases, Points of Sale (PoS), which are in charge of issuing SIM cards, have allowed these unlawful purchases, thereby aiding and abetting the crime. Tampering with Telecom Identifiers: A Serious Crime Cybercriminals have also been seen changing telecommunication identifiers, such as the Calling Line Identity (CLI), sometimes referred to as a phone number, using mobile apps and other tools. Other crucial telecom identifiers, like IP addresses, IMEI numbers, and SMS headers, have also been changed to deliver fake messages and evade detection. Department of Telecommunications Act of 2023: Strict Legal Provisions The Telecommunications Act of 2023 imposes harsh penalties for offences related to telecommunications: Tampering with telecommunication identifiers is prohibited by Section 42(3)(c). Section 42(3)(e): Makes it illegal to obtain SIM cards or other telecom identifiers by deception, fraud, or impersonation. Section 42(7) overrides the 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure by declaring certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable. Penalties: Violators may be fined up to Rs 50 lakh, imprisoned for up to three years, or both. Section 42(6): Those who aid or abet such offences face similar punishments. DoT’s Commitment to a Secure Telecom Ecosystem The Department of Telecommunications ( DoT ) reiterated its dedication to stopping telecom fraud through the use of cutting-edge security measures and guidelines. The department warned of harsh penalties for violators under the Department of Telecommunications Act of 2023 and asked citizens to be on guard. A safe and secure telecom ecosystem for all users is the goal of the strict legal framework, which also attempts to discourage fraudulent operations.

Massive Data Leak: AI Training Data Contains 12,000 API Keys and Passwords

Massive Data Leak : Researchers Discover Over 12,000 Exposed Credentials in Common Crawl, Highlighting Major Security Vulnerabilities for AI Models Massive Data Leak : Researchers at Truffle Security have identified approximately 12,000 valid API keys and passwords in the Common Crawl dataset, a large open-source online archive utilized for training artificial intelligence models. The dataset, which comprises petabytes of online data collected since 2008, is widely used by OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic, Stability AI, and other organizations. Findings: Slack Webhooks, MailChimp API Keys, and AWS Root Keys were made public. In the December 2024 Common Crawl archive, Truffle Security examined 400 terabytes of Massive Data Leak from 2.67 billion web pages and discovered 11,908 legitimate login credentials that developers had hardcoded onto open websites. The following were among the revealed secrets: Root keys for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Almost 1,500 MailChimp API keys were leaked in JavaScript and front-end HTML. One of the WalkScore API keys was used 57,029 times in 1,871 subdomains. Slack webhooks: 17 distinct live webhook URLs are displayed on a single page. The disclosure presents a significant security concern because hackers may use these credentials to perpetrate phishing scams, impersonate brands, and illegally access private information. How Did the Secrets Get Exposed? Developers chose to hardcode API keys and credentials into JavaScript and front-end HTML rather than utilizing server-side environment variables, which led to the leak. These secrets were exposed Massive Data Leak to the public through such coding techniques, leaving them open to abuse. Sensitive information may still be incorporated into LLMs, thereby affecting their behaviour, despite efforts to filter and clean AI training datasets. Security Implications for AI and the Web Truffle Security’s observation that 63% of the secrets found were reused on several websites raised concerns over pervasive unsafe coding techniques. The researchers cautioned that AI models educated on such data may unintentionally include security flaws, posing unanticipated threats. To minimize possible harm, Truffle Security responded by contacting the impacted vendors and assisting them in rescinding or rotating thousands of compromised API keys. Call for Better Security Practices The results are a wake-up call for AI researchers and developers to implement more stringent security protocols. Important actions to prevent similar situations include avoiding hardcoded credentials, implementing environment variables, and performing frequent security audits. As AI models develop, the cybersecurity sector continues to face a significant hurdle: ensuring that training datasets are free of sensitive data.

Hackers Target Lucknow Family with Identity Theft and Threatening Messages; Police Launch Investigation

In Lucknow, Hackers Target Family with Identity Theft and Threatening Messages; Police Launch Investigation into Phone Compromise and Personal Data Theft. In Lucknow, a man and his family fell prey to digital fraud in a startling cybercrime case. Threats were made, personal information was stolen, and their phones were compromised. A formal report (FIR) has been made by the police under Section 66C of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, alleging identity theft and unauthorized access to electronic devices. Hackers target a man named Vikram Chopra and his family in a high-profile cybercrime case that was publicized in Hussainganj, Lucknow. The FIR, filed on February 28, 2025, claims that numerous of Vikram’s and his family members’ mobile phones were compromised by unidentified cybercriminals on January 17, 2025. How the Cybercrime Unfolded Vikram Chopra, a resident of Lucknow’s Sarvapalli Mall Avenue, claimed that his family and he had been the victims of strange activity on their mobile devices. The criminals tried to abuse their gallery files and personal information in addition to gaining illegal access to their phones. Vikram’s complaint claims for Hackers target that his family members received threatening texts that hinted at more blackmail and internet abuse. On January 20, 2025, Vikram reported the incident right away to the Cyber Cell because he was worried about his privacy and safety. He then took it to the Chief Minister’s complaints page. Police Experiment and Legal Action Section 66C of the Information Technology Act, 2008, which addresses identity theft and illicit digital access, was used by the Hussainganj police to file a formal case after receiving the complaint. Inspector Shamsher Bahadur Singh has been assigned as the case’s investigating officer and will be in charge of the investigation into the identity and methods of the hackers. The case has been formally logged, and a comprehensive investigation is in progress, according to the FIR. Prof. Triveni Singh, Ex-IPS and Cybercrime Expert, stated: Such incursions can be made possible by sophisticated malware, such as OS-specific spyware and APK files. SMS, WhatsApp messaging, email attachments, and even physical infiltration can all be used to infect devices. It takes thorough malware forensics to find the culprits or the infection’s origin. To effectively tackle such cyber threats, law enforcement must recruit the assistance of private virus analysis specialists because police skills are currently restricted. The Increasing Risk of Cybercrime India’s increasing cyber threats for Hackers target are further highlighted by this occurrence. Authorities are warning people to adopt the following essential cyber hygiene precautions because it is becoming common for digital technology to be misused to compromise personal security: Avoiding unknown links and suspicious emails Regularly changing passwords to secure Hackers target Enabling two-factor authentication Reporting cyber frauds immediately to law enforcement agencies Stronger digital security measures and rigorous law enforcement are more important than ever since fraudsters become more savvy.

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