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Hyderabad police have warned of a new cyber fraud targeting corporate officials, where hackers gain access through phishing emails and misuse WhatsApp accounts to send fake financial instructions, leading to major financial losses for companies.

Cybercriminals are exploiting gaps in coordination between police wings to operate mule account networks across the country. Officials say better monitoring at the police station level could help track account holders and curb cyber fraud.

A 45-year-old man from Kalyan East in Maharashtra’s Thane district allegedly died by suicide after cybercriminals blackmailed him with morphed obscene photos and extorted money over several months. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Cybercrime officials have warned that fraudsters are exploiting public concerns over LPG cylinder shortages by running fake advertisements offering immediate gas delivery. Citizens have been urged to book cylinders only through official platforms and avoid sharing financial details online.

Hyderabad Police have warned of a rise in OTP-related cyber frauds, where criminals trick people into sharing passwords or approving fake UPI requests. Citizens have been urged to stay alert and report suspicious activity immediately.

Khammam district police have uncovered a massive cybercrime racket involving fraud worth Rs 547 crore. The gang, linked to international cybercriminals, lured unemployed youth with fake job promises, opened bank accounts in their names, and siphoned off funds through fraudulent schemes including investments, matrimony, and cryptocurrency trading.

Hyderabad police warned the public about rising cyber fraud involving fake bank representatives and malicious APK links. Several victims lost large sums after installing fake apps or sharing banking details. Police urged citizens to avoid unknown links and report fraud immediately.

A new cyber threat called Hash Jack, used to hijack hashed credentials, is worrying cyber experts. Officials say cyber gangs are targeting weak hashing systems and outdated authentication methods, linking the technique to banking frauds, crypto wallet breaches and data theft

Cyber security officials in Hyderabad have warned businesses about rising prompt injection attacks that trick AI systems into leaking sensitive data. Experts say many organisations link AI tools to internal systems, increasing the risk of serious breaches without stronger guardrails

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned citizens about rising cybercrime and data theft, urging them to avoid suspicious links and free online content. He said stolen data is misused for phishing, hacking, extortion and fake “digital arrest” scams

Cybercriminals duped Hyderabad citizens of Rs 4.85 lakh using fake APK apps disguised as government services. Victims unknowingly installed apps like “RTO Challan APK” and “PM Kisan APK,” which hijacked their phones. Police urged citizens to download apps only from official stores.

Jagtial police arrested three Bengaluru men for duping businessmen of ₹74 lakh in stock market and investment scams. The accused, linked to a Kolkata gang, face over 90 cybercrime cases. Police are probing further to identify their wider network.

Cybercriminals impersonating municipal officials are targeting traders in Karimnagar and Ramagundam, demanding online payments for fake dues. Victims are being forced to pay via QR codes. The municipal commissioner has warned citizens and filed a police complaint over the scam

Reacting to the situation, Karimnagar Municipal Commissioner Praful Desai issued a public advisory urging traders and citizens not to make payments to unknown callers.

Cybernews researchers have discovered 16 billion stolen login credentials compiled from 30 data breaches, potentially exposing accounts on platforms like Google and Facebook. Experts recommend changing passwords, using MFA, and adopting password managers to reduce vulnerability to cyberattacks

Dash received a phone call from someone claiming to be an ED officer; he alleged that she was involved in an ED case as crores of rupees were deposited in a bank account in her name

The police have busted the network and arrested key suspects, revealing an illicit trade that had been active for more than a year.

The complainant received a message on his social media account from the suspect claiming to be an investor offering assistance with financial trading.

The dragnet spread across various states including Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Bihar. Seven teams of the cybercrime police conducted special operations which resulted in the arrest of 52 persons in 33 major cases

The police across the Telangana identified the ATM centres through which the money collected from cybercrime victims was withdrawn periodically.