US Broker Who Sold Malware to FBI Faces Sentencing in $50 Million Cybercrime Case
US Initial Access Broker Feras Albashiti faces sentencing after an FBI sting unmasked his role in facilitating a $50 million ransomware attack. Background and Timeline: A 40-year-old Jordanian national is facing sentencing in the United States after pleading guilty to acting as an Initial Access Broker (IAB) for global cyberattacks. The criminal activities were primarily carried […]
Ahmedabad Police Bust Fake Physiotherapy Scam Targeting Elderly Citizens
Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch arrests a fraudster posing as a physiotherapist to scam elderly citizens after an alert from Bank of Baroda staff. Background and Timeline: The Cyber Crime Branch of the Ahmedabad City Police dismantled a heartless scam targeting elderly residents following proactive intervention from the banking sector. The case came to light in mid-January […]
Bhatkal Teen Arrested for Blackmailing Women Using 18 Fake Email IDs
Background and Timeline: The Bhatkal Town police successfully apprehended a 19-year-old student following a distressing complaint filed by a local woman regarding digital harassment and extortion. The case was referred to the department’s cyber crime wing, which conducted a swift technical probe into the suspect’s digital activities throughout late January 2026. The arrest has sent shockwaves […]
Rajasthan Police Bust Chinese-Led Cyber Fraud Syndicate in Cyber Mukti Operation
Background and Timeline: On January 19, 2026, the Rajasthan Police in the Kotputli-Behror district executed a massive joint operation under the strategic banner of “Operation Cyber Mukti.” The multi-location raids targeted a sophisticated, Chinese-led cyber fraud syndicate that has been operating out of extensive compounds in Cambodia. This operation represents the culmination of months of technical […]
HDFC Bank Issues Nationwide Alert on Rising APK-Based Cyber Fraud Targeting Android Users
Background and Timeline: HDFC Bank issued a fresh advisory to its millions of customers in January 2026 regarding a surge in “APK-based” cyber fraud. The warning follows a parallel rise in digital payment crimes that are becoming increasingly difficult for users to detect. The bank sent out emails this week to caution customers about fake app […]
CBI Arrests Punjab & Sind Bank Officials in ₹1,621 Crore Mule Account Cyber Fraud
Background and Timeline: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered two separate FIRs against the branch head of Punjab & Sind Bank and 18 others for a massive financial fraud. The case emerged following a preliminary enquiry that exposed systematic violations of banking norms in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district. The illicit activities involve the siphoning […]
CyberCX Secures Australian Open 2026 as Official Cybersecurity Partner for Fourth Year Running
Background and Timeline: On January 19, 2026, CyberCX announced its return as the Official Cyber Security Partner for the Australian Open for the fourth consecutive year. As the region’s leading provider of cyber services, CyberCX is responsible for securing the digital infrastructure of this marquee tennis tournament. The partnership reflects the growing necessity of protecting multi-billion […]
Ukraine-Germany Joint Operation Targets Black Basta Ransomware Gang, Russian Leader Wanted
Background and Timeline: In a coordinated international operation, Ukrainian and German police raided residences linked to the notorious Black Basta ransomware group on January 15, 2026. The group has been active since April 2022 and has targeted over 500 organizations worldwide, including Swiss industrial giant ABB. The joint strike focused on key technical personnel responsible for […]
Srinagar Elderly Couple Duped of ₹48 Lakh in Fake Digital Arrest Cyber Scam
Background and Timeline: An elderly couple from Srinagar was targeted in a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam in mid-January 2026. The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir reported the incident after the couple realized they had been manipulated into transferring their life savings. The fraudsters maintained a persistent psychological siege over several days, isolating the victims from their family […]
Hyderabad Police Warn Public Against Fake ₹5,000 WhatsApp Links in Festive Cyber Scam
Background and Timeline: Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar issued an urgent public caution on January 18, 2026, regarding fraudulent links circulating on messaging platforms. The warning was released during the Sankranti and Republic Day festive period, which scammers traditionally exploit for high-volume targeting. The CP took to social media to alert citizens about the psychological tricks […]