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police across the Telangana identified the ATM centres through which the money collected from cybercrime victims was withdrawn periodically.

The malware, disguised as legitimate documents like contracts or promotional materials, is often delivered through password-protected files hosted on platforms such as OneDrive to evade detection, claimed CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm

. According to police, the victims Bandari Thirupathi and Harish were running fertilizer shops in Velgatoor mandal headquarters.

Cybersecurity agencies must remain ahead of the curve rather than playing catch-up

The fraudsters even sent letters through WhatsApp purportedly from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (IT) Department, to make the claims appear credible.

The arrested persons are Shaik Subhani (26), a resident of Jagadgirigutta, K Naveen (22) of Jeedimetla and M Prem Kumar alias Michael (24) of Musheerabad.

In a statement on Saturday the CP told the public that no bank would ask for details for an update and be wary of links in fraudulent messages.

He amassed at least $99 million in profits by reselling access to criminals who used it for identity theft, child exploitation, and financial fraud

While Karimnagar station was inaugurated by Commissioner of Police Abhishek Mohanthy, Ramagundam CP M Srinivasulu opened the station in Ramagundam.

While not yet widespread in India, a recent and notably concerning trend, cyber kidnapping, is becoming a serious cause for concern.

Combating deepfakes requires a collaborative effort, one that involves open communication and proactive mitigation strategies