The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe.
1. Guwahati Cyber Police recover ₹62,000 in online fraud case, probe underway to trace remaining amount
The Guwahati Cyber Police successfully recovered ₹62,000 from a fraudulent transaction after a victim lost ₹1.52 lakh in an online scam. The recovered amount was credited back to the victim’s account. Authorities are working to retrieve the remaining funds and urge citizens to stay alert during online transactions.
2. Navi Mumbai businessman loses ₹8.24 lakh in PAN card update scam run via WhatsApp
A Navi Mumbai businessman lost ₹8.24 lakh in a fake PAN card update scam after receiving a phishing link via WhatsApp. The fraudsters executed nine unauthorized transactions within two hours on June 1, draining his bank account. Police have launched an investigation into the swift and targeted cyber fraud.
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3. Navi Mumbai woman duped of ₹49 lakh in ‘gift fraud’ orchestrated through social media
A woman in Navi Mumbai was duped of ₹49 lakh in a ‘gift fraud’ scam after being lured by an online acquaintance promising expensive gifts. The fraudsters convinced her to transfer money under the pretext of customs clearance and other charges. A police investigation into the case is underway.
4. Cyber crime crackdown: One youth detained, interrogation in progress
In a crackdown on cyber crime, Deoghar police raided a village under Sarath police station limits and detained a youth suspected of online fraud. The youth is accused of using mobile phones and the internet for cyber fraud. Interrogation is ongoing, and further investigation is underway.
5. Advocate’s bank account hacked, ₹57,000 stolen in cyber fraud incident
Cyber criminals posing as bank officials defrauded an advocate of ₹57,000 in the Jharkhand-Bihar border area. The amount was stolen from his bank account through a phishing call. The victim has filed a complaint at the Deoghar Cyber Police Station. Police have begun investigating the incident.
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6. Hackers exploit fake IT support calls to infiltrate corporate networks, warns Google
A hacker group named UNC6040 is targeting enterprises using voice phishing, or vishing, by impersonating internal IT support. According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, the attackers call employees—mainly in English-speaking branches of multinational firms—to gain access to systems like Salesforce, aiming to steal sensitive customer and business data.
7. U.S. infrastructure vulnerable to collapse in cyberattack, says former NSA advisor
A former NSA advisor has warned that U.S. infrastructure is highly vulnerable to collapse in the event of a large-scale cyberattack. Meanwhile, doxxers have been sentenced, botnets are resurging, and questions are being raised about CISA’s decision to shut down its app-vetting program, sparking broader cybersecurity concerns nationwide.
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8. Phishing surge hits Thames Valley residents, authorities issue warning
Thames Valley residents are being urged to remain vigilant and continue reporting phishing emails and text messages as online scams persist across the region. Authorities emphasize that prompt reporting can help prevent financial losses and assist in tracking down cybercriminals behind the ongoing wave of digital fraud attempts.
9. Kaspersky finds 2.3 million bank card details leaked on dark web amid malware surge
Kaspersky has reported that 2.3 million bank card details have been leaked on the dark web, driven by a surge in infostealer malware. The stolen data includes sensitive financial information, raising concerns over rising cyber threats and the growing underground market for compromised banking credentials.
10. Malicious browser extensions compromise over 700 users in Latin America since early 2025
A new cyber campaign, dubbed Operation Phantom Enigma, has targeted Brazilian users since early 2025 using phishing emails to deploy malicious browser extensions. Sent from compromised company servers, the emails trick users into downloading malware on Chrome, Edge, and Brave. At least 70 companies and 722 downloads have been recorded.
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