Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail.
1. Chennai: Mule Account Holder Arrested for Aiding Cybercriminals
Chennai cybercrime police arrested a 40-year-old man, for aiding cyber fraudsters by providing his bank account to launder over ₹22 lakh. Victims lost money via fraudulent WhatsApp trading links. Police recovered phones, SIMs, and bank documents. A probe is underway to trace the main culprits behind the scam.
2. Maharashtra Police Bust Cyber-Slavery Racket; Four Held for Trafficking Man to Myanmar
Maharashtra Cyber Police arrested four individuals for trafficking a man to Myanmar and forcing him into cyber fraud for a company named ‘Zuxi’. Lured with a fake Thailand job offer, the victim was tortured and coerced. Officials say Zuxi is part of a wider cyber-slavery racket across Southeast Asia.
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3. Ghaziabad Woman Digitally Held Hostage for 28 Days, Loses ₹56 Lakh to Extortion
A 55-year-old Ghaziabad woman was held under “digital arrest” for 28 days by cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officers. The fraudsters manipulated her into transferring ₹56 lakh during the ordeal. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to trace the accused behind the elaborate cyber extortion scheme.
4. Kolkata Doctor Defrauded of Lakhs After Phone Theft Enables Bank Fraud
A 31-year-old doctor at SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, lost ₹2.7 lakh after his phone was stolen from his hostel room. Using his personal data, fraudsters allegedly reactivated his SIM and accessed linked bank accounts. The case, involving unusual physical withdrawals, is under investigation by police and cybercrime officials.
5. Pune: Senior Citizen Duped of ₹1.38 Lakh in Online Scam
A 64-year-old woman from Pune’s Sinhagad Road lost ₹1.38 lakh in a cyber scam after fraudsters, posing as bank officials, tricked her into sharing sensitive account details. The scammers claimed her account needed verification. A case has been filed, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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6. Phishing Scam Impersonating Qantas Aims to Steal Credit Card Information
Cybercriminals impersonated Qantas in a sophisticated phishing campaign, sending fake marketing emails to steal credit card and personal data. Targeting Australians, the emails mimicked Qantas branding and bypassed major email security systems. Victims were tricked into fake websites requesting sensitive information, with the scam active from February to mid-March 2025.
7. Yemeni Hacker Charged in U.S. for Deploying Black Kingdom Ransomware on 1,500 Systems
The U.S. charged Yemeni national Rami Ahmed for deploying Black Kingdom ransomware on 1,500 systems, targeting hospitals, schools, and firms via Microsoft Exchange flaws. Amid rising ransomware attacks, the DoJ revealed multiple global cybercrime indictments. Experts warn ransomware operations are decentralizing, though ransom payment rates have significantly declined.
8. Co-op Confirms Customer Data Breach After Cyberattack
Hackers from the DragonForce group breached Co-op’s IT network, stealing data of millions of customers and employees, including membership card details, addresses, and phone numbers. Initially downplayed, Co-op later confirmed the breach and is now working with the NCSC and NCA to investigate and strengthen its cyber defences.
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9. Marks & Spencer Faces Extended Disruption Amid Cyberattack Fallout
Marks & Spencer remains unable to process online clothing and home orders for a second week due to a major cyberattack, affecting sales and wiping £700 million off its market value. CEO Stuart Machin apologized, while the UK’s NCSC called recent attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods a “wake-up call.”
10. Malicious Go Modules Used to Deploy Disk-Wiping Malware in Sophisticated Linux Supply Chain Attack
Researchers uncovered three malicious Go modules that deploy destructive scripts to wipe Linux systems’ primary disks, rendering them unbootable. Alongside, malware-laced npm and PyPI packages target crypto wallets and exfiltrate data via Gmail and WebSockets. Experts urge vigilance in verifying packages and monitoring unusual outbound traffic to prevent supply-chain attacks.
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