English Cyber crime News (Cyberplatter)

Amazon’s AI-powered Q Developer Extension for Visual Studio Code suffered a major breach after a hacker injected rogue code into its GitHub repository. Nearly 1 million users downloaded the compromised version (1.84.0), which contained commands instructing systems to wipe cloud and file resources. Although the code wasn’t functional, it exposed major flaws in Amazon’s security pipeline. AWS respon...

🧠 “Even I hesitate to use some AI tools” – OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanIn a candid podcast appearance, Sam Altman reveals his personal fears about AI privacy, job disruption, and ethical risks tied to AI evolution. Speaking with Theo Von on This Past Weekend, Altman admitted that he sometimes avoids AI tools due to concerns over data privacy.📌 Highlights:AI development is a global raceEven AI leaders f...

🚨 Cyber Fraud Targets Retired DIG in LucknowA fraudster impersonated retired IAS officer Balvinder Kumar on Facebook and tricked retired DIG Rakesh Shukla into a ₹1.75 lakh scam using fake offers for discounted electronics and furniture. The scam used a QR code to siphon off funds via WhatsApp communication.🧾 How It Happened:Fake Facebook request from impostorWhatsApp messages with pictures of g...

Just weeks after a global crackdown that took down 2,300 domains, the notorious Lumma infostealer malware has made a strong comeback. Despite law enforcement action, Lumma’s operators swiftly rebuilt their Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform using Russian servers and new tactics. Trend Micro reports Lumma is spreading via fake software cracks, GitHub repositories, phony CAPTCHA pop-ups, and socia...

🚨 Cyber Scam Alert During Tax Season! The Government has issued a warning against fake income tax refund emails. These phishing emails promise ₹60,000 refunds to lure users into clicking malicious links or sharing personal data like bank details and Aadhaar numbers.📩 Typical Scam Email:"Dear Taxpayer, you’re eligible for a ₹60,000 refund. As per RBI & PMLA rules, confirmation is require...

🚫 Massive Action Against Vulgar OTT Content! The Government of India has banned 25 OTT platforms and apps, including ULLU, ALT Balaji (ALTT), and Big Shots, for streaming sexually explicit, indecent, and pornographic content.🔍 Legal Basis:IT Act Sections 67 & 67ABharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 294Indecent Representation of Women Act, 1986Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act🚨 Platforms like...

In one of Southeast Asia’s largest-ever cybercrime crackdowns, Cambodian police arrested 3,075 individuals — including 105 Indians — during raids across 58 locations. The operation, ordered by Prime Minister Hun Manet, exposed global scam networks powered by forced labor and Chinese-backed crime syndicates. Victims were lured with fake job offers, enslaved, and forced into crypto and romance scams...

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks is reportedly in talks to acquire AI-based security firm SentinelOne in a massive ₹66,720–₹83,400 crore deal. This comes right after its acquisition of Protect AI, adding to Palo Alto's expanding AI security stack. Meanwhile, Google prepares to acquire cloud security firm Wiz for ₹2,66,880 crore — its biggest deal ever. SentinelOne, known for its “Singula...

🚨 Massive Cyber-Espionage Campaign Uncovered! A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint has enabled hackers to compromise 400+ organizations, including a nuclear weapons agency, sparking national security concerns worldwide.🔍 Key Points:Vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-53770 & CVE-2025-53771Targeted Sectors: Govt, Finance, Education, Health, NuclearDetected by: Eye Security (Netherlands)Glob...

🚨 Massive Cybercrime Bust in Cambodia! In a historic anti-cybercrime operation, Cambodian authorities have arrested over 1,000 individuals in raids across Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, and other provinces. This crackdown targets online scam compounds involved in romance and investment frauds.🌐 Key Highlights:Suspects include nationals from Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, and othersHundreds of de...

🚨 Agra Police launches “Operation Codebreak” to dismantle cybercriminal networks! With 910 FIRs filed and 4 arrests made, this bold operation led by DCP Sonam Kumar is powered by AI and GIS technology under the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Pratibimb Portal.🔍 What’s happening:Real-time tracking of cybercriminals using IP tracing and AI toolsUPI scams, OTP frauds, mule accounts under scrutinyCyber Ja...

A 50-year-old doctor from Coimbatore lost ₹2.9 crore after falling victim to a terrifying “digital arrest” scam. Fraudsters, posing as Mumbai cybercrime police, accused him of cyber fraud and used fear tactics to force repeated fund transfers. The scammers ordered him to stay isolated and obey instructions, pretending he was under virtual custody. Thankfully, the Tamil Nadu Cyber Command Centre de...

A surge in cyberattacks has compromised major brands like Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas, and Aflac, signaling a dangerous shift in threat tactics. Experts link these breaches to hacker group Scattered Spider, now targeting aviation and insurance sectors rich in sensitive consumer data. Cloud vulnerabilities, misconfigured systems, and over-reliance on the public internet have left critical infrastruct...

In a major breakthrough, the CBI has uncovered a transnational tech support scam during Operation Chakra-V, targeting citizens in the UK and Australia. The syndicate, operating under the name FirstIdea from Noida SEZ, impersonated Microsoft support to extract money using fake virus alerts and psychological manipulation. Raids at three locations led to the arrest of a key figure and the seizure of...

A 68-year-old man from Hyderabad lost ₹1.46 lakh after falling victim to a cyber scam promising ₹50 lakh in exchange for a ₹20 coin. The fraud began via a YouTube ad and escalated as the scammer demanded payments for fake legal and courier charges. The senior citizen, manipulated emotionally and misled with convincing stories, kept transferring money in hopes of sealing the deal. Only after the fi...

Infosys McCamish Systems LLC, a U.S. subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, has been fined ₹1.04 crore ($125,000) by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) over a 2020 ransomware attack that compromised over 5 million consumer records. The NYDFS stated that McCamish failed to implement basic cybersecurity measures like multi-factor authentication and timely patching. Although no data misuse was...

In a shocking case from Hyderabad, a 60-year-old man from Jubilee Hills lost ₹57.43 lakh in an Instagram-based trading scam. Lured by an attractive ad for a fake platform called "FX Road," the victim was tricked into signing digital documents and making heavy investments, including loans and savings policy withdrawals. The scammers falsely promised profits from trading in crude oil, Tesl...

Palo Alto Networks has revealed a critical vulnerability in its GlobalProtect VPN that could allow local users to escalate privileges and gain admin-level access on enterprise systems. This flaw affects Windows, macOS, and Linux versions of GlobalProtect. No workaround exists—only an immediate patch can fix it. With a CVSS score of 8.4, the bug poses a serious risk to corporate environments and ma...

India suffered staggering cyber fraud losses of ₹7,000 crore between January and May 2025—most traced to scam factories in Southeast Asia operated by Chinese syndicates. These scams lure Indians into fake investment apps and extortion traps while also involving human trafficking of Indians forced to work inside these high-security fraud centers.45+ such compounds have been identified in Cambodia a...

The Interlock ransomware group has evolved its cyberattack tactics by introducing a powerful PHP-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This new version, dubbed FileFix, uses fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick users into executing malicious PowerShell scripts. Once inside, the malware performs deep reconnaissance, steals sensitive data, and maintains persistence through advanced hiding techniques using Clou...

The official X account of Elmo, the beloved Sesame Street character, was hacked and used to post antisemitic and politically charged messages. The shocking incident sparked outrage, humor, and concern over digital security and PBS funding. All offensive posts were deleted, and Sesame Workshop confirmed the breach, assuring followers they are investigating the matter.📌 Key Highlights:Elmo’s X (for...

Prashant Patil, a 40-year-old agriculture officer from Palghar, died by suicide after being defrauded of ₹56 lakh in a two-year-long online romance scam. Manipulated into believing he was investing in export goods and promised foreign currency, Patil ended up in deep financial distress. The scam reveals the devastating emotional and psychological toll of digital deception. Police have filed an FIR...

In a shocking twist to the ₹3.2 crore cyber scam in Bareilly, police arrested Pradeep Kumar Singh, co-director of Narayani Infratech, for allowing his company’s corporate account to be used by fraudsters. The account laundered proceeds from multiple cyber frauds—including ₹1.1 crore stolen from an Odisha-based scientist—before being frozen by authorities. Investigations point to international mone...

In a high-profile cyber fraud case, Ludhiana police have arrested a 40-year-old IT professional from West Bengal who impersonated a textile businessman on WhatsApp and scammed ₹86 lakh from the victim’s accountant. Using the businessman's photo and a false story of investment, the accused convinced the accountant to transfer funds. ₹21.5 lakh has been recovered so far. Authorities are tracking...

In a major cybercrime crackdown, Bareilly Police arrested Raja Babu, the alleged mastermind behind a ₹3.2 crore fraud spanning 11 Indian states. He duped hundreds through fake job offers and investment scams, then laundered the funds via foreign cryptocurrency wallets. Authorities recovered multiple digital devices and are working with global crypto exchanges to track the stolen assets. This case...