Iranian Hackers Handala Claim Remote Wipe Attack on US Medical Tech Giant Stryker
Background and Timeline: On March 11, 2026, U.S. medical technology giant Stryker suffered a massive cyberattack that shut down its computer systems. By March 19/20, the Iran-linked activist collective “Handala” officially claimed responsibility for the operation. The attack resulted in global disruption to the company’s Microsoft environment, forcing several corporate offices to close temporarily. Modus […]
Pro-Ukraine Bearlyfy Hackers Deploy Custom GenieLocker Ransomware Against Russian Firms
Background and Timeline: Reported on March 26, 2026, a pro-Ukrainian hacker group known as Bearlyfy has escalated its campaign against Russian commercial interests. The group first appeared in January 2025 and has carried out more than 70 cyberattacks over the past year. In March 2026, researchers found that the group has moved from using leaked […]
Alwar Villagers Attack Police Team During Cyber Fraud Raid, FIR Against 25 People
Background and Timeline: On March 16, 2026, a violent incident occurred in Alwar, Rajasthan, during a cyber-enforcement operation. A police team had entered a village to apprehend suspects linked to a series of digital frauds. The operation turned into a confrontation when local villagers reportedly tried to protect the accused and prevent the arrests. Modus […]
Sri Ganganagar Doctor Defrauded of ₹17 Lakh by Fake Mumbai Crime Branch Syndicate
Background and Timeline: On March 23, 2026, a significant cyber-extortion case was reported in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. A local medical professional was targeted by a syndicate posing as high-level law enforcement officials. The investigation was initiated after the victim realized the “sedition” charges being used against him were completely fabricated and part of a professional […]
Jodhpur Elderly Woman Loses ₹1.85 Cr in High-Value Digital Arrest Scam
Background and Timeline: Reported on March 16, 2026, police in Rajasthan achieved a major breakthrough in a high-value fraud case. The investigation was initiated after an elderly woman in Jodhpur reported being cheated of ₹1.85 crore. This case follows a nationwide surge in digital arrest reports that have collectively siphoned off over ₹54,000 crore from […]
Lucknow Retired Engineer Duped of ₹1.17 Cr in Prolonged Digital Arrest Scam
Background and Timeline: Reported on March 26, 2026, a 71-year-old retired electricity department engineer fell victim to a prolonged cyber-siege in Lucknow. The scam began on December 15, 2025, when the victim was first contacted, and lasted for several weeks. The case was officially registered at the cyber crime police station this week after the […]
Ludhiana Police Trace Cyber Scams to Bihar-Jharkhand Border After Jamtara Decline
Background and Timeline: Reported on March 26, 2026, investigations by the Ludhiana Commissionerate have identified a new epicentre for digital fraud. While Jamtara was once the primary concern, police noted that active fraud clusters are now operating from shanties along the Bihar-Jharkhand border. This disclosure follows a surge in fraudulent calls received by Ludhiana residents […]
Nacharam Businessman Loses ₹73 Lakh in Fake Trading App Crypto Scam
Background and Timeline: Reported on March 26, 2026, a 53-year-old businessman from Nacharam, Hyderabad, fell victim to a highly sophisticated investment fraud. The case was registered after the victim realized that his supposed investments in a high-return website were unrecoverable. The scam originated in September 2025 and continued for several months as the victim was […]
Google Issues Emergency Patch for Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-3909 Exploited in the Wild
Background and Timeline: On March 16, 2026, Google announced the rollout of an emergency update to protect billions of global Chrome users. This followed a critical error earlier in the week where Google incorrectly reported that an actively exploited vulnerability had been fixed. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-3909, was identified as a target of ongoing […]
EU Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Iranian Firms Over Cyber Espionage Campaign
Background and Timeline: On March 16, 2026, the European Union announced a significant security escalation by imposing sanctions on three foreign entities. This action is a direct response to a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting EU member states’ government and aviation networks. The sanctions represent the EU’s move to impose “real-world diplomatic costs” on state-aligned […]