#CyberFraud

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an alert regarding incidents of 'Blackmail' and 'Digital Arrest' by cybercriminals impersonating State/UT Police, NCB, CBI, RBI, and other law enforcement agencies.

To protect yourself from such threats, consider the following precautions:

1. Stay informed about common tactics used by cybercriminals, such as impersonating law enforcement agencies.

2. Always verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from a law enforcement agency before taking any action.

3. Communicate only through official channels provided by legitimate law enforcement agencies.

4. Avoid sharing sensitive personal information online unless you are certain of the recipient's identity and legitimacy.

5. Report any suspicious emails, messages, or calls to the appropriate authorities immediately.

6. Use reputable security software and keep it updated to protect against malware and phishing attempts.

7. Ensure strong, unique passwords for your online accounts and enable two-factor authentication where possible.

8. Educate yourself and others about cybersecurity best practices to reduce the risk of falling victim to such scams.

If you suspect it might be a scam, you have the right to cease communication with the suspicious individual and immediately call 1930.

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https://bit.ly/48Tin0X - 🚨 The FBI has issued a warning about a new scam tactic involving couriers who collect cash or precious metals from victims, primarily targeting the elderly. Scammers, posing as tech support, financial advisors, or government officials, deceive victims into liquidating their assets for protection against alleged hacking threats. #ScamAlert #FBISecurity 💸 From May to December last year, these scams resulted in losses exceeding $55 million, with the elderly being the most affected. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 19,000 complaints in the first half of 2023 alone, with losses totaling around $542 million. Nearly half of these victims were over 60, suffering 66% of the total losses. #SeniorSafety #CyberFraud 🔒 The scammers use sophisticated methods to gain the trust of their victims, often setting up a passcode as a false security measure. Once the assets are handed over, the victims lose all contact with the scammers. This technique is an evolution of the 'phantom hacker scam,' combining impostor tech support with financial and government impersonation. #ConsumerProtection #OnlineScams 📞 Victims typically receive a call to resolve an imaginary problem, leading them to inadvertently grant remote access to their devices. The scammers then exploit this access to check for profitable accounts and instruct victims to transfer funds, often to overseas accounts. #TechSupportScam #CyberAwareness 🛑 To prevent falling victim to these scams, the IC3 advises never purchasing gold or precious metals at the request of supposed government or business representatives. People should protect their personal information, avoid unsolicited communications, and never allow strangers access to their computers. #ScamPrevention #StaySafeOnline 📢 The FBI encourages anyone who suspects such fraudulent activity to report it to the IC3 immediately, providing detailed transaction information to aid in investigations. #ReportFraud #FBIWarning Remember, staying informed and cautious is key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from these sophisticated scams.

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Rising cases of cyber frauds in India

Rising cases of Cyber frauds in India #awareness #cybersecurity #CyberCrimes #cyberfrauds #india ##awareness

Photo by Saksham Choudhary: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-holding-laptop-computer-with-both-hands-2036656/ Moving everything online and digitizing every aspect of our lives comes with its own risks. The rising commonality of cyber frauds in the city. To define the term, a fraudster basically exploits a weakness in the system or negligence in our ability to protect what is important to us, this…

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Needed Crypto Founder Do Kwon Says 'not On The Run'

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Baddies.com

That there were 31 lakh complaints of cyberfraud – the bad guys made ₹10,300 crore out of them – between 2021 and 2023 is obviously worrying. The good news is that more people seem to be reporting such crimes. Overseas origins | About half the financial cyber scams were traced to players outside India. For 2023, illegal loan apps made up 23% of fraud that originated overseas. It’s no surprise the…

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Trafficking for cyberfraud an increasingly globalized crime, Interpol says

Trafficking for cyberfraud an increasingly globalized crime, Interpol says https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/trafficking-cyber-fraud-increasingly-globalized-crime-interpol-says-rcna128763

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Court Jails 33 for cyberfraud in Oyo, Ogun

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentencing of 33 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts were jailed by Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebukola Olajide and M.O. Ishola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan; Justice B.B. Adebowale of the Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta and Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State. Those jailed were said to have been arraigned on one-count separate charges bordering on cybercrimes. The Head of Media and Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement sent to Journalists on Monday. The convicts are Amos Temitope Taiwo, Fatai Habeeb Mayowa, Lateef Aremu, Abiona Itunuoluwa Solomon, Olamijulo Abiodun Kayode, Abulele Endurance Ogbemudia, Owolade Shamsudeen Ayoola, Odesanya Micheal Adedimeji, Oyedele Isreal Sunday, John Timileyin Olasupo, Toriola Yusuf Alabi, Nafiu Wariz Ayomide, Adewale Adeyemi Fasasi Mumeen, Azeez Faruk Olanrewaju, Olamilekan Samuel Olonitola, Okeke Hycent Obinna, Quzeem Opeyemi Tajudeen, Theophilus Iroboudu Onoapor and Olanrewaju Muhammed Opeyemi. Others are: Oladokun Abeeb Olaide, Precious Akinwale Balogun, Adebari Sodiq Wemimo, Ogunleye Ridwan Babatunde, Akinrinola Emmanuel Pelumi, Odigwe Victory Okwise, Seyitan David Ojo, Oyinwola Micheal Olakunle, Adewale Ibrahim Adegoke, Odunton Durojaiye Oluwaseyi, Opaleye Ramadan Olanrewaju, Tolulope Adedoyin Asekoni, Oyewole Gideon David and Asogbon Emmanuel Tobiloba. The lone-count separate charge according to the statement reads: “That you, Opaleye Ramadan Olanrewaju ‘M’ on or about 4th February 2020, at Ibadan, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud one Micheal via your Instagram account Catherine falsely represented yourself as Catherine a white woman from the United States of America which representation you knew to be false, thereby committed the offence of Personation contrary to Section 484 of the Criminal Code Law Cap 38, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.” The suspects were all said to have pleaded “guilty” to the charge when it was read to them. “The Justices, having listened to the prayers of both parties, convicted and sentenced the defendants accordingly. “Taiwo was sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment, Olasupo and Babatunde to one-year jail term each. Also, Aremu, Solomon, Adedimeji, Sunday, Alabi, Ayomide, Mumeen, Olanrewaju, Olonitola, Obinna, Tajudeen, Onoapor, Opeyemi, Wemimo, Pelumi, Okwise, Olakunle, Adegoke, Oluwaseyi, Olanrewaju, Asekoni, David and Tobiloba bagged six months community service each. “Furthermore, Mayowa was sentenced to eight months of community service while Kayode, Ogbemudia, Olaide, Balogun and Ojo bagged three months of community service each and Ayoola to two months of community service. “The courts ordered that the convicts restitute their various victims, and forfeit all items recovered from them to the Federal Government of Nigeria including eight exotic vehicles. “All the 33 convicts started their journey to the Correctional Centre when they were arrested in various locations in Oyo and Ogun states by operatives of the EFCC. “Further investigations showed that they were involved in different cases of internet-related crimes. They were subsequently charged to court and convicted.” Read the full article

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Fighting Back Against Cybercrimes: Bihar Unveils 44 Dedicated Cyber Police Stations

Patna: Bihar Takes a Stand Against Cybercrimes with 44 New Cyber Police Stations

In a significant step towards combating the escalating threat of cybercrimes, the state of Bihar has recently unveiled 44 cyber police stations spread across all 38 districts, including rail police stations. N H Khan, the ADG of the Economic Offences Unit (EOU), made the exciting announcement. The establishment of these dedicated cyber police stations reflects the state's commitment to providing round-the-clock assistance to victims and effectively addressing a wide range of cybercrimes.

Round-the-Clock Support for Cyberfraud Victims

The newly inaugurated cyber police stations will operate 24×7 to ensure swift assistance to victims of cyberfraud. To report a complaint, victims can dial the helpline number 1930, which is available at all times. In cases involving women or minors, the police will personally visit the victim's location to facilitate the filing of the complaint. Additionally, all relevant case documents will be digitally stored, ensuring efficient record-keeping and easy accessibility.

Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not show Kamal, and pressure on Nagpur police failed

Specialized Personnel and Complaint Handling

The cyber police stations will be headed by officers holding the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), who have received training in the technical aspects of cybercrimes. These officers, supported by their trained teams of police personnel, will handle complaints related to various cybercrimes, including online fraud, hacking, misuse of personal data, cyberbullying, and online threats under the 'Information Technology Act-2000.' The expertise of these personnel will play a crucial role in ensuring effective investigation and resolution of cybercrime cases.

Expanded Coverage and District Implementation

Strategically placed across different districts in Bihar, the cyber police stations will extend their services to areas such as Patna, Muzaffarpur, Supaul, Purnia, Katihar, Sheikhpura, Nalanda, and Begusarai. In addition, rail cyber police stations have been established in Patna and Muzaffarpur to tackle cybercrimes related to railway services. Notably, the cyber police station in Gaya was inaugurated by IG (Magadh range) Kshatraneel Singh near Gaya College, while the one in Khagaria has been set up on the premises of the local SC/ST police station.

Efficient Complaint Registration and Support

To streamline the process of registering complaints, the cyber police stations have been instructed to create dedicated email IDs for victims to submit their grievances online. Once a complaint is received and verified, a case will be registered, and further investigation will commence. In addition to in-person registration, victims also have the option to register their cases online or via email, offering them greater flexibility and convenience.

Public Information and Support Channels

The cyber police stations have established multiple communication channels to facilitate public information and support. The control room can be reached at 06244-227010, while the cybercell's WhatsApp contact is 8969014202. For social media monitoring, victims and concerned individuals can contact the monitoring cell at 7091254119. These contact details will contribute to raising awareness, reporting cybercrimes, and seeking prompt assistance.

Nodal Unit for Cybercrime Cases

The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) will serve as the nodal unit for all cybercrime cases registered across Bihar. This centralized coordination will ensure efficient handling of cases and the pooling of resources and expertise required to effectively combat cybercrimes. The involvement of the EOU will further enhance the state's ability to investigate and bring cybercriminals to justice.

Ongoing Awareness Campaigns

Regular awareness campaigns against cyberfrauds will be conducted to educate the public about the threats posed by cybercrimes and promote vigilance. These campaigns will aim to disseminate crucial information, best practices, and preventive measures to safeguard individuals and organizations from falling victim to cybercrimes.

Also Read: Cybercrime in Nagpur - Cyber Blackmailer Couple Arrested in Pune for Extorting Money

With the establishment of these cyber police stations, Bihar takes a proactive stance in addressing the growing wave of cybercrimes. By providing specialized resources, assistance, and streamlined complaint handling, the state is working towards creating a safer digital environment for its residents.

Comprehensive Coverage: A total of 44 cyber police stations have been established across all 38 districts, including rail police stations. This ensures widespread accessibility and prompt action against cybercrimes throughout Bihar.

Helpline for Complaints: Victims can easily register their complaints by dialing the helpline number 1930. This dedicated helpline operates 24x7, providing victims with immediate assistance and support.

Personal Assistance: In cases involving women or minors, the police will visit their location to assist in filing the complaint. This personalized approach ensures victims feel supported and empowered throughout the process.

Wide Range of Cybercrimes: The newly opened cyber police stations are equipped to handle various types of cybercrimes. Victims can report incidents related to online fraud, hacking, misuse of personal data, cyberbullying, and online threats, among others.

Expert-Led Stations: Each cyber police station is led by officers holding the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), who have received specialized training in dealing with cybercrimes. These trained personnel ensure efficient handling of complaints and investigations.

District Implementation: Cyber police stations have been strategically set up in key districts, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, and others. This ensures that assistance and support are readily available to victims in these areas.

Verified Complaints: Complaints received by the cyber police stations will be carefully verified before registering a case. This ensures the authenticity of the complaint and allows for a more focused investigation.

Online Complaint Registration: To simplify the process, dedicated email IDs have been created for victims to register their complaints online. This offers convenience and flexibility in reporting cybercrimes.

Public Support Channels: The cyber police stations have established multiple communication channels to facilitate public information and support. Victims and concerned individuals can reach out to the control room or the cybercell's WhatsApp contact for assistance and guidance.

Nodal Unit for Cybercrimes: The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) serves as the central nodal unit for all cybercrime cases in Bihar. This centralized coordination ensures effective handling of cases and utilizes the expertise and resources needed to combat cybercrimes.

Regular Awareness Campaigns: Ongoing awareness campaigns will be conducted to educate the public about the dangers of cybercrimes and promote vigilance. These campaigns aim to disseminate vital information, best practices, and preventive measures to protect individuals and organizations from falling victim to cyberfrauds.

Source: https://www.the420.in/fighting-back-against-cybercrimes-bihar-unveils-44-dedicated-cyber-police-stations/

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https://bit.ly/3RaVgr8 - 🚨 https://bit.ly/3GlIwJ0 Customers Targeted by Social Engineering Scam: Secureworks has uncovered a sophisticated social engineering campaign targeting https://bit.ly/3GlIwJ0 customers. Cybercriminals deploy the Vidar infostealer to access hotel credentials on https://bit.ly/3GlIwJ0 and then use this information to phish customers for their payment details. #CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #Phishing 💻 Scam Mechanics Explained: The scam begins with hackers contacting hotel staff under false pretenses and sending them a link that downloads the Vidar infostealer. Once installed, this malware steals passwords, including those for https://bit.ly/3GlIwJ0 accounts. The attackers then use these credentials to send phishing emails to customers, often resulting in financial losses. #MalwareAttack #DigitalFraud 🔑 Rising Market Value of Stolen Credentials: The success of this scam has led to a surge in the market value of stolen https://bit.ly/3GlIwJ0 credentials, with prices reaching up to $2000 on cybercrime forums. This highlights the growing sophistication and profitability of such cybercriminal activities. #Cybercrime #StolenCredentials 🏨 Variations in Scam Tactics: In a disturbing twist, attackers have used emotional manipulation, like pretending to be guests with special needs, to trick hotel staff into downloading malware. This variation of the scam demonstrates the lengths cybercriminals will go to execute their plans. #ManipulativeTactics #CyberFraud 🔍 Effective Execution of Scam: The scam's effectiveness is attributed to its targeting of genuine customers and seeming legitimacy, as the phishing emails come from what appears to be a trusted source. The emails are well-crafted, with better-than-average English, increasing the likelihood of deceiving recipients. #PhishingScam #EmailFraud 🛡️ Protective Measures for Hospitality Sector and Customers: Secureworks advises hospitality organizations to educate employees about the campaign, implement multi-factor authentication for https://bit.ly/3GlIwJ0 accounts, and monitor system access. Customers should be cautious of any requests for payment information and verify suspicious messages through alternate communication channels. #CyberSafety #DataProtection The unfolding of this scam is a stark reminder of the constant need for vigilance in the digital realm, both for businesses in the hospitality sector and their customers. Staying informed and cautious is crucial in the fight against cybercrime.

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Beware of calls from unknown numbers to avoid cyberfraud

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Sophos investigates two active cyberfraud operations 

     Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released details of two expansive, still operational, pig butchering or sha zhu pan rings (elaborate and lengthy financial fraud scams that can cost victims thousands of dollars) that scammers are operating from Asia. One of the rings, based in Hong Kong, involves a fake gold trading marketplace, while the…

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Protect Your Organization From Social Engineering Attacks & Security Breaches

RMail is SMART technology that actively hunts attacks that are already underway so you can swiftly dismantle them before they strike.

“War is politics by other means,” wrote the famous military theorist, Carl von Clausewitz, back in the early 19th century, which was a time when wars were fairly limited, low tech, and almost gentlemanly affairs. Tell a Ukrainian today that Russia’s invasion of their country is simply another form of politics, and I don’t want to be around to see their response.

Just as warfare has evolved to become an almost unthinkably complex system where every civilian is on the frontline, so has the field of e-security. “Cyberwar” was once an abstract sci-fi concept in the realm of comic books, and “cyberattacks” were once mostly a nuisance – like when your geeky nephew loaded a virus onto your computer (via floppy disk) that flashed an ASCII text version of a skull and crossbones.

Now cyberattacks are routinely government-crippling fiascos that are perpetrated by governments themselves as well as well-funded organized crime networks. The combined cost of these attacks now runs annually in the tens of billions of dollars. Just as the threat has evolved, so has the response. Therefore, we predict that 2023 will be less about passive prevention and more about active threat hunting.

Going back the warfare analogy, consider the Iron Dome, Israel’s air defense system developed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells targeting civilians. The Iron Dome uses radars to track incoming threats and determine their trajectory. It then fires interceptor missiles to destroy the threats in mid-air before it strikes. This system has an impressively high success rate of around 85%, so long as your house is not in the vicinity of the other 15% of missiles that get through.

Last year, we introduced the concept of preemption with regards to RMail, and we drew a distinction with the term prevention to describe the nature of our Eavesdropping™ alerts technology. To reuse the war analogy, the difference is that a preventive war is launched to destroy the potential threat of the targeted party, when an attack by that party is not imminent or known to be planned. A preemptive war is launched in anticipation of immediate aggression by another party. Thus, RMail can’t prevent attacks (because there’s no way to realistically destroy all cybercriminals), but it can preempt the inevitable attack.

These inevitable social engineering attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent. This new breed of attacks calls for a shift in the approach to preempt them. That is why we’ve recently introduced our Active Threat Hunting approach, which can be thought of as RMail’s Iron Dome — a SMART technology that actively analyzes the life of email as it circulates around and identifies when a sensitive email is being acted on by a cybercriminal as a precursor for their onslaught.

Note that RMail’s Email Eavesdropping™ alerts not only protect your organization from falling prey to social engineering attacks including wire fraud and simply mistakenly paying invoices to the wrong (criminal) person; but they also spot security breaches beyond your email borders, at the recipient, which is relevant to those scenarios where the impostor cuts you out of the communication, resulting in your recipient miswiring funds meant for you, sent to a cybercriminal. Email Eavesdropping™ alerts work seamlessly within any existing email security or email system.

Wow. All this talk of warfare, Iron Domes, missiles, and cyberfraud (in addition to the awful weather we’ve been having in California) has gotten me in a bleak mood. Let’s wrap this up with some uplifting factoids:

Sea otters hold hands when they sleep.

Norway knighted a penguin last year (and his immediate family too).

Cuddling loved ones helps release oxytocin, which is known as the happy hormone.

As always, feel free to contact us to discuss how RMail and its Email Eavesdropping™ alerts will give you peace-of-mind (you’ll sleep like a sea otter!) in this rather unsettled world.

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Man tries to get Fastag refund, loses Rs 1 lakh in cyberfraud

Man tries to get Fastag refund, loses Rs 1 lakh in cyberfraud

A man in Mumbai who tried to seek a Fastag refund allegedly lost Rs 1 lakh in a cyberfraud after calling a fake customer care number, the police said. Fastag is an electronic toll collection system allowing motorists to make toll payments directly from linked accounts and thereby reducing long queues at toll plazas. The MRA Marg police station registered a First Information Report (FIR) on…