Tycoon2FA Phishing-as-a-Service Resurfaces, Bypassing MFA with AitM Kits
Background and Timeline: On March 23, 2026, security researchers confirmed that the Tycoon2FA phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform has resumed full operations. This follows a major international law enforcement effort earlier in the year that had supposedly disabled the group’s infrastructure. The rapid resurrection of the service highlights the extreme resilience of decentralized and automated cybercrime platforms. […]
UAE Detains 100 People for Filming Drone and Missile Strikes Amid Security Concerns
Background and Timeline: Reported on March 14 and updated on March 16, 2026, police in the United Arab Emirates carried out a series of large-scale detentions. The crackdown followed a wave of regional conflict involving drone and missile attacks targeting sensitive areas. The operation was initiated to prevent the dissemination of “harmful digital content” that […]
Delhi Outer North Police Bust Syndicates, Expose ₹10.6 Cr Cyber Fraud Network
Background and Timeline: On March 25, 2026, the Delhi Police announced the results of a month-long operation against multiple interstate syndicates. The investigation unearthered swindling of around ₹10.6 crore related to 89 distinct complaints registered on the NCRP portal. This phase of enforcement targeted organized modules involved in digital arrest, fake IPOs, and online trading […]
Delhi South-West Police Arrest 11 in Multi-State Investment Fraud Racket
Background and Timeline: On March 24, 2026, the Cyber Police Station team of the South-West District announced the dismantling of a sophisticated fraud ring. The investigation was triggered following a complaint by a senior citizen who had lost his life savings to bogus investment apps. The racket was found to be operating across Delhi, Mumbai, […]
Karnataka Reports ₹11.6 Cr Lost in Digital Arrest Scams in First 59 Days of 2026
Background and Timeline: Data released on March 16, 2026, by the Karnataka Home Department reveals a grim picture of the state’s cyber threat environment. In just the first 59 days of 2026, Karnataka has lost ₹11.6 crore to “digital arrest” fraud—averaging ₹19.6 lakh every single day. This follows a long-term trend where digital arrest cases […]
Gartner Forecasts India Cybersecurity Spending to Reach $3.4 Billion in 2026
Background and Timeline: Reported on March 16, 2026, a new Gartner forecast indicates a massive surge in India’s information security infrastructure investment. End-user spending is projected to total $3,435 million in 2026, marking an 11.7% increase from 2025. This growth reflects organizations’ urgent prioritization of security amid increasingly complex AI-driven threats and stricter regulatory requirements. […]
MHA Releases National Cybercrime Statistics and Uniform SOP for State Police
Background and Timeline: On March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released a comprehensive update on national cyber enforcement. The release includes state-wise details of cybercrime cases registered between 2021 and 2023. This follows the issuance of a new, uniform Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) by the Central Government on January 2, 2026, intended […]
Meta Report: India Ranked Second Globally for AI-Driven Cyberscams
Background and Timeline: On March 17, 2026, Meta Platforms released its “First Half 2026 Adversarial Threat Report”. The report documents a sharp rise in scams targeting the nation’s rapidly expanding online economy over the last six months. India has emerged as the second most targeted country globally, trailing only the United States in the frequency […]