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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.
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Indian scammers use WhatsApp fake ticket alerts to push RAT-infected mParivahan apps, stealing OTPs, spying via camera, and draining banks. Download from official stores, update OS, use antivirus—report to 1930 if hit to stay safe.
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FortiGuard Labs exposes Chaos ransomware's aggressive C++ upgrade—selective encryption, large file deletion, and Bitcoin wallet swapping via clipboard hijack. This RaaS threat from ex-BlackSuit actors targets big-game hunting; bolster backups and detection to counter faster, multifaceted attacks.
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Posted: October 10, 2025Views: 60Zimperium 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.
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Vampire Bot spyware targets job seekers via deceptive ZIP attachments in recruiter emails, stealing screenshots and data. Linked to BatShadow hackers, it evades detection—stay safe by verifying offers and using EDR tools to avoid digital traps.
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Posted: October 08, 2025Views: 12Gujarat reports over 38 lakh malware incidents via malicious apps, phishing, and unpatched software, targeting outdated devices for data theft and ransomware.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.
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Posted: October 07, 2025Views: 21Jammu 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.
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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.
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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.
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Since August 2024, BankBot.Remo variants use WebSocket chunked downloads on spoofed Google Play pages to deliver malware as fake payment/identity apps like IdentitasKependudukanDigital.apk; over 100 Alibaba/Gname domains evade filters—monitor WebSockets and block C2 for defense.