A forest department official in Bengaluru has reportedly lost nearly Rs 10 lakh after becoming the victim of a cyber fraud involving a fake wedding invitation sent through WhatsApp. The incident has highlighted the growing threat posed by malicious Android Package Kit (APK) files, which cybercriminals are increasingly using to target unsuspecting smartphone users and...
A dangerous cyber fraud known as the “Boss Scam” has once again exposed the growing risks facing businesses in the digital age. Cybercriminals allegedly duped employees of two companies into transferring nearly ₹3.5 crore after gaining access to their communication systems through a malicious ZIP file sent via WhatsApp. According to authorities, the fraud began...
A major cyber fraud case involving the misuse of a prominent public figure’s identity has come to light after scammers allegedly used a fake WhatsApp profile impersonating a former Member of Parliament to deceive a businessman and siphon off ₹7.68 crore. The case highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals who are exploiting trusted identities and...