Cyber Crime Blogs

  New Delhi: In response to the growing sophistication of cyber threats, the Indian government is proactively taking steps to enhance its cybersecurity efforts. A dedicated unit of 'cyber commandos' is being assembled, drawing talent from police forces across the states, Union Territories, and central police organizations. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently issued a directive to all states and UTs, urging them to identify ten suitable candidates to join this specialized unit. Prime Minister's Vision for an Advanced Cybersecurity Framework The concept of a 'cyber commando' wing was first introduced earlier this year during the DGPs/IGPs Conference, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheading its establishment. The vision behind this initiative is to strengthen India's cyber defense capabilities, protect information technology networks, and conduct thorough investigations in the realm of cyberspace. Also Read: Pune Couple's Organized Cyber Bla...

  In the wake of the escalating cases of cybercrime plaguing the nation, a significant revelation has emerged. Sophos, a renowned cybersecurity organization, has published a report indicating that approximately 73 percent of organizations in the country are falling victim to cyber attacks. This represents a substantial increase compared to last year's figure of 57 percent, highlighting a worrisome trend. The report further reveals that a staggering 44 percent of these organizations have resorted to paying ransom money to fraudulent actors in order to regain access to their compromised data. The survey, conducted between January and March of this year, identifies higher educational institutions as the primary targets of cyber criminals. Also Read: Cyber blackmailing case: Shatrughan's bail plea rejected Alarming as it may be, the report discloses that once companies agree to pay the ransom demanded, the attackers often double the amount. However, within a timeframe ranging from...

  In the state's sensational cyber black mailing case registered at Pratap Nagar police station, the court on Monday extended the police custody of the three accused arrested from Pune for one more day, including the main accused Pune resident Shatrughan Singh Tangral, his wife Manjusha and Rahul Satyendranath Jha. All three were arrested from Pune. After the arrest, the court gave them a 4-day PCR which ended on Monday.  On Monday, the Pratap Nagar police presented all three in the court, where the police sought more time from the court for questioning, in such a situation, the court extended the police custody of the three accused by one day. Fake bill sent by e-mail Shatrughan and Manjusha used to play the game of e-mail in a fun way to make fake bills of about Rs 8.76 crores and fake bills used to manipulate crores. According to the information received, Shatrughan used to send bills from Excellon's official email ID shatru@excellonsoft.com to his personal ID shatrusingh@...

  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 ...

  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...