Cyber Crime Blogs

  Online banking has become a crucial part of our lives in today's digital age. It has revolutionized banking by making it more accessible, convenient, and faster. However, it has also brought with it a new set of challenges in the form of cybercrimes, including online frauds and scams. Hackers and cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in the online banking system. Recently, the CID of Jharkhand achieved major success in catching cyber fraudsters who were committing fraud with people by creating clone apps of SBI, ICICI, HDFC, and PNB banks. The team arrested three cybercriminals from the Dhanbad district who were involved in this illegal activity. The accused were found to have 12 mobile phones, 4 laptops, and 2 routers. Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not show Kamal, and pressure on Nagpur police failed The mastermind behind this operation was a BCA student named Rajesh Kumar Mandal. He used to sell clone apps to other cybercriminals a

  The case of theft and blackmailing involving Shatrughan Singh Tangral , his wife Manjusha, and Rahul, along with some members of Tangral's family and employees of his company, Bizcloud, has come to light. The accused were arrested for stealing source code and data of other companies and blackmailing them while working in Tambi's company. During the hearing, the defense argued that the FIR filed against Shatrughan was wrong and tainted with malicious intent. They claimed that he was a partner in Bizcloud, and the allegations leveled in the FIR were baseless. The defense also argued that the accused should get bail due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the prosecution strongly opposed the bail, claiming that the accused, especially Shatrughan, was a seasoned cyber expert who could tamper with the evidence if released on bail. The defense argued that Shatrughan was a star employee of Exelon Software Private Limited and that Bizcloud was outsourced by Tambi's company in 2015

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, India's largest drugmaker, has experienced a ransomware attack that has impacted the company's revenues. According to a stock exchange filing, the drugmaker confirmed that a ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the incident, which resulted in the breach of certain file systems and the theft of certain companies and personal data. The company stated that it has proactively isolated its network and initiated the recovery process as part of the containment measures. However, its business operations have been affected, and some of its business revenues are expected to be reduced. Sun Pharma initially reported the ransomware attack on March 2, indicating that it did not affect its core systems and operations. However, the company is presently unable to determine other potentially negative effects of the incident. As a result, it anticipates incurring expenses concerning the incident and remediation. Following the announcement of the ranso

  The Ministry of Home Affairs has established a Joint Cyber Crime Coordination Team (JCCT) under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center Scheme, in view of the increasing cases of cybercrime in the country. With the initiative of this ministry, the police of Delhi and other states will be able to share all kinds of data related to cybercrime, coordinate in working in different ways, and coordinate details of financial cybercriminals. DCP Cyber Cell Prashant P. Gautam explained that based on the analysis of people's complaints on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), a Joint Cyber Crime Coordination Team has also been formed for Mewat. Not only this, but the police of Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan, in addition to Delhi and central states, have also been asked to join. In addition, the Delhi Police has been appointed as the nodal agency of JCCT. In view of this, a one-day conference of Joint Cyber Crime Coordination Teams was organized. It should be noted that due to bei

  The City Exelon Software Private Limited Company in Nagpur has been rocked by a case of cyber blackmailing , source code and data theft, and software rigging that has left its director, Vinod Kumar Tambi, reeling. The accused parties include Pune resident IT professional Shatrughan Singh Tangral and his wife, Manjusha, who are the main culprits in the case. It is alleged that they used Tambi's company's source code and data to form their own company and rigged bills worth crores. The couple was caught and arrested, but Shatrughan's brother-in-law, who is an inspector in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, arrived in Nagpur to save his brother-in-law. However, he has failed to make any headway with the Nagpur police, who are under pressure from the IPL lobby. It has come to light that Shatrughan and his wife Manjusha started forging documents and making fake bills by taking some IT professionals of Exelon along with them to benefit their private company. The couple made fake bil

  In today's digital age, cybercrime has become a significant concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. With the rapid advancements in technology, cybercriminals are finding new and sophisticated ways to breach security systems and steal sensitive information. Did you know that damages caused by cybercrime are expected to cross $10 trillion by 2025? This staggering figure highlights the need for immediate action to prevent cybercrime from becoming even more widespread and devastating. Moreover, the forthcoming 2023 Global Risk Report will show that deepening geopolitical tensions have increased the prevalence of advanced persistent threats (APTs), which are becoming as sophisticated as they are pervasive. In response to this growing threat, many nations, corporations, and international organizations have made cybersecurity a top priority. However, despite these efforts, cybercrime continues to increase at an alarming rate. Also Read: Thane Woman Loses Rs. 12

The rise of cybercrime continues to be a cause of concern, as more individuals fall victim to online frauds. Recently, a woman from Thane was cheated out of Rs. 12 lakhs by conmen on Facebook. The woman received a friend request from an unknown person who claimed to be a UK citizen. The conman gained her trust and convinced her to invest in a fake business venture, promising high returns. However, the venture turned out to be a scam, leaving the woman with a significant financial loss. This incident highlights the importance of being cautious when dealing with unknown people online. It is crucial to verify the authenticity of the person and the business before making any investments. Moreover, never share personal or financial information with strangers online. Cyber scams are on the rise, and it is up to individuals to take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to them. A Thane woman recently fell victim to a cyber scam on Facebook , losing a total of Rs. 12 lakhs. The inciden

  On December 12, a 50-year-old Nagpur businessman was duped of Rs 18.83 lakh by two cyber-fraudsters in Nagpur posing as Army officers over the phone. The complainant, who deals with medical equipment, received a call from one of the fraudsters inquiring about medical equipment for the Army Cantonment hospital in Kamptee. The fraudster expressed an interest in purchasing two ECG machines and requested a quotation. The complainant sent him the quotation, and he agreed to purchase the equipment for Rs 1,90,400. Later that evening, another gang member posing as the second officer called the businessman to finalize the transaction. After obtaining the complainant's bank account information, the fraudster instructed him to transfer Rs 5, promising that he would receive double the amount. The complainant complied, but instead of receiving Rs 10, he was asked to provide Rs 45,000. The complainant sent the amount but did not receive the promised Rs 90,000. The fraudster then requested an

A sensational case of  cyber black mailing  and cheating has come to light in the city.  In this case registered at Pratap Nagar police station, the police have arrested 3 including the main accused IT professional husband and wife from Pune. Arrested accused includes Shatrughan Singh Tangral and his wife Manjusha along with Rahul Satyendra Jha, all three are residents of Pune. It is alleged that he stole source code and client's data from the director of a company based in Nagpur in the last 5 years and blackmailed them with rigging of about 9 crores. Police have booked a total of 12 people under various sections of cybercrime including cheating and blackmailing threats etc. Probably this is the first case of cyber blackmailing in the city.   Loot of 9 crores in 5 years All the three accused were produced in the court on Friday from where they were sent to police custody for 4 days. The prosecution argued that, the accused are highly educated and are tricksters. If bail is granted