Mobile Frauds

IT pro in Pune scammed ₹3.66 crore via WhatsApp group and bogus trading app granting remote access—fake profits lured investments. Expert tips: Use official apps, enable 2FA, verify before investing—report to cyber cell to stay safe.

Zimperium exposes ClayRat spyware infecting Russian Android users via phishing sites and Telegram lures mimicking WhatsApp/TikTok—exfiltrates SMS, calls, photos; auto-sends to contacts. 600 samples detected; related African phone study reveals pre-installed app risks—update and scan devices now.

Gujarat reports over 38 lakh malware incidents via malicious apps, phishing, and unpatched software, targeting outdated devices for data theft and ransomware. Safeguard with prompt updates, trusted antivirus, 2FA, official app stores, and offline backups to stay protected.

Jammu Cyber Police cracks ₹4.44 crore online fraud, nabbing three Surat suspects for "digital arrest" scam that coerced a businessman via fake law enforcement threats using Aadhaar/SIM data. FIR under IT Act & BNS filed; report scams to 1930 helpline to stay safe.

New Android RAT on GitHub ("Huckel789/Android-RAT") promises permanent stealth, web-based control from any device, and features like SMS theft, 2FA hijacking, live cams, ransomware—no PC needed. Experts warn of lowered cybercrime barriers; analyze in isolation for defenses.

CVE-2025-43400 enables out-of-bounds writes via malicious fonts, risking app crashes and memory corruption on macOS, iOS, and more—no active exploits yet, but RCE potential. Update to Sequoia 15.7.1 immediately for protection against untrusted files.

Trend Micro uncovers SORVEPOTEL, a worm-like malware exploiting WhatsApp for fast propagation on Windows systems in Brazil—phishing ZIPs lead to account bans and enterprise hits in government, tech sectors. Detect and block early to avoid spam floods.

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty faces cyber scam call impersonating Telecom Ministry, alleging obscene video misuse and Aadhaar linking threats. FIR under IT Act filed in Bengaluru; police trace fraudster amid rising "digital arrest" tactics targeting high-profile figures.

A ₹48 lakh loan turned into an ₹1.5 crore fraud as four Nagpur family members allegedly duped Nanded businessman Shantilal Jain. FIR registered after EOW probe.

Discover how cybercriminals in Mathura orchestrated a ₹21 crore online fraud through a fake charity, the Goseva Trust, exploiting donors' faith in cow protection. Learn about arrests, money trails, and expert insights on emotional manipulation in scams.