Coupang Data Breach: 165,000 Accounts Exposed in South Korea’s E‑Commerce Leak
Background and Timeline: On February 6, 2026, South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang disclosed a data leak linked to an incident first identified in November 2025. The announcement came after recommendations from the state personal information protection watchdog. Coupang has been under intense scrutiny regarding the initial breach, with authorities disputing the company’s early claims about […]
BridgePay Ransomware Attack: U.S. Payments Paralyzed in Nationwide Outage
Background and Timeline: On February 7, 2026, U.S. payment provider BridgePay confirmed a ransomware attack that crippled its core operations. The incident began on Friday and quickly escalated into a nationwide disruption that lasted through the weekend. This outage highlights the extreme systemic risk posed by ransomware to “non-bank” financial infrastructure, which serves as a […]
Hyderabad Cyber Bust: Woman Loses ₹11 Lakh in Matrimonial Crypto Investment Fraud
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 8, 2026, a woman in Hyderabad was defrauded through a deceptive relationship-based fraud. The case reflects a major enforcement drive that detected 117 cases in the city in January alone. The investigation was initiated after the victim realized that her romantic partner had cut all communication. Modus Operandi: The […]
Dr. Reddy’s Cyber Fraud: ₹2.16 Cr Lost in Sophisticated BEC Payment Scam
Background and Timeline: In early February 2026, the pharmaceutical giant Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories reported a significant financial loss due to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack. The breach was only noticed after the legitimate recipient reported non-receipt of the funds, triggering an internal audit. This incident follows a series of high-profile corporate targeting campaigns identified […]
Kochi Cyber Fraud: Senior Doctor Duped of ₹1 Cr in Organized Scam
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 9, 2026, this case involves an 81-year-old medical professional in Kochi who fell victim to an organized cybercrime module. The victim reported the matter after realizing that his savings had been siphoned off over a period of time. The timeline of the fraud highlights a sustained social engineering campaign […]
Hanumakonda Cyber Fraud: Victim Loses ₹60 Lakh in Fake Police Digital Arrest Scam
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 9, 2026, a resident of Hanumakonda fell victim to a cross-state digital arrest scheme. The victim was kept under pressure for several hours before the first transaction was made, eventually leading to a devastating financial loss. This case is part of a surge in digital scams that the Telangana […]
Chandigarh Cyber Bust: Mumbai Man Arrested in ₹1.3 Cr WhatsApp Boss Impersonation Scam
Background and Timeline: On February 6, 2026, the Chandigarh Cyber Cell tracked a major fraudulent transaction involving a city resident. The case was registered after the victim realized that his employer had not sent the requests for money received via WhatsApp. This arrest follows a broader drive by the UT cyber wing which nabbed 33 […]
Serilingampally Cyber Fraud: Software Engineer Loses ₹3.14 Cr in Fake Stock Trading Scam
Background and Timeline: On February 9, 2026, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) reported a massive loss for a software professional from Serilingampally. The victim reported the matter after realizing she could not withdraw her supposed gains from an online platform she had been using for several weeks. This incident is part of a trend […]