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The Finnish Cyber Security Center warns against fraudulent emails claiming that users' payments have been charged twice, advising caution not to click on any links in the messages.

The Indian government has ordered WhatsApp to block device IDs involved in the digital arrest scam, a significant step towards combating this fraudulent activity.

A retired doctor from Nagaur, Rajasthan fell victim to a cyber fraud where scammers posed as police officers and extorted a massive sum of 34 lakh INR by threatening him with false accusations.

A teacher in Lucknow, India, was duped of 4.9 million rupees by a woman he met on a matrimonial app, who posed as a textile businesswoman from Mumbai.

A cyber fraud ring operating from Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, has been uncovered, revealing an extensive operation exploiting online platforms like Instagram and Facebook to scam users.

A woman was arrested by police in Chrudim for acting as a courier for cyber scammers who defrauded her of hundreds of thousands of korunas.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a gossip page that extorted residents in a Ceará district by publicly sharing personal information.

A Nigerian citizen studying nursing in India has been arrested for allegedly running an international cyber fraud network.

Czech police apprehended a foreign individual who was involved in a major cyber scam that defrauded Czechs of millions of korunas.

The Gurugram police in Haryana have exposed a major cyber fraud network that fraudulently amassed 4 billion rupees in just two months, leading to the arrest of ten individuals.

The Kerala police have issued an alert regarding a new type of cyber fraud exploiting gas booking notifications to gain access to individuals' bank accounts.

A man in Minas Gerais, Brazil, was sentenced for posting intimate photos of his ex-partner on social media as an act of revenge, receiving a sentence of 1 year and 4 months, which may be replaced by fines and community service.

A 29-year-old hacker was arrested in Fortaleza, Brazil, suspected of committing cyber crimes using artificial intelligence to exploit victims' images and defraud financial institutions.

A Venezuelan man has been added to the FBI's list of the world's ten most wanted fugitives due to his alleged role in a major criminal network involving cyber and financial crimes.

Cyber fraudsters conned a 72-year-old man in Greater Noida out of 1.29 crores by posing as TRAI officials and using a fake court setup to intimidate him into transferring money.

A retired bank manager in Noida has lost 1.29 crore rupees in a cyber fraud involving a fake digital arrest and courtroom appearance orchestrated by scammers.

The Gwangju Teachers' Union expressed concerns over the city education office's youth cyber crime prevention initiative, citing potential human rights violations and risks of exposing students to cybercrime.

The Finnish Cyber Security Centre warns about phishing emails creating panic by alleging that users' accounts are under quarantine due to suspicious traffic from an unidentified IP address traced to Russia.

A shocking case of cyber fraud has emerged where scammers posed as Mark Zuckerberg to defraud a retired teacher of over ₹1.57 crore.

The head of the UK National Crime Agency warns that algorithms in toxic online spaces are radicalizing teenagers into engaging in serious crimes.

A 78-year-old woman in Bengaluru was defrauded of 3.8 million rupees by impostors posing as NIA officials who threatened her with a digital arrest.

A major cyber fraud related to the Uttar Pradesh police sub-inspector recruitment exam has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in cheating candidates.

A British tourist in Dubai faces a cyber crime case for filming Iranian missiles, with the UAE’s strict laws on sharing sensitive footage.

British nationals in the UAE are warned against sharing images of missile damage related to the ongoing conflict, following the arrest of a tourist for violating strict cyber-crime laws.

People are being targeted by cyber fraudsters posing as LPG cylinder booking agents, prompting a warning from the Delhi police.

A major international cyber fraud module was dismantled in Noida, India, with two foreign nationals arrested for planning to defraud cooperative banks of ₹60 to ₹80 crore.

In Ahmedabad, cyber fraudsters duped a 73-year-old woman of ₹4.7 million by posing as an NPCI official and claiming that funds were being deposited into her LIC account.

An elderly woman in Ahmedabad has been scammed of 48 lakh rupees over four years by cyber fraudsters posing as officials from LIC.

A man suspected of harassment and sharing false intimate images of women was arrested in Feira de Santana, Bahia during a police operation.

The article highlights a significant rise in enforced disappearances in Kinshasa, attributed to the actions of Congolese security forces and the controversial use of the National Cyber Defense Council.

Agra police have successfully exposed an interstate gang involved in ATM card swapping fraud.

The Agra Cyber Crime Police have successfully uncovered an inter-state gang using a clever ATM card swapping scam, involving jamming machines and stealing cash from unsuspecting victims.

Police in Punjab have arrested three individuals involved in a cyber scam targeting women using voice-changing software and fake social media profiles.

Hacker Walter Delgatti Neto has been granted his first temporary leave from prison, with conditions for electronic monitoring.

Brazil's Federal Police (PF) has dismantled social media profiles and launched an investigation into the concerning trend 'if she says no', which promotes violent reactions to romantic rejection.

An 82-year-old retired doctor in Patras has been jailed on charges of child pornography after being found to have uploaded abusive material online.

An 82-year-old man was arrested in Greece for child pornography involving minors under the age of 12, with numerous digital images and videos of abuse seized by authorities.

Cyber crime reports in Limeira, Brazil, surged by 46% in 2025, prompting local authorities to highlight protective measures for citizens.

The article warns readers about the potential dangers of QR code scams and offers suggestions on how to protect oneself from financial loss caused by cybercrime.

A 77-year-old man in Mumbai was defrauded of 2.25 crores by scammers posing as police officials and threatening him with a fake terrorism-related case.

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Três Lagoas, Brazil, for unauthorized access to his ex-partner's social media and email accounts, sending threatening messages.

A man in his 40s has been arrested for the initial theft of virtual assets seized by the National Tax Service, while authorities investigate a second theft that occurred shortly thereafter.

Ransomware attacks have evolved from targeting individuals to compromising companies and organizations, prompting them to seek cyber insurance.

Authorities in Quito have arrested a 19-year-old man on charges of child pornography after receiving alerts from digital platforms.

Surat police have successfully dismantled a cyber fraud racket involving 11 crore rupees, arresting five individuals linked to organized cyber fraud activities.

A 43-year-old man has been identified and charged for insulting and inciting violence against Greek MEP Aphrodite Latinopoulou.

An accused involved in defrauding people by falsely selling Instagram and YouTube accounts has been arrested in Meerut by a joint police team.

A man was arrested in Mathura for his alleged connection to a cyber fraud gang accused of defrauding several crores from people.

A retired Air Force doctor in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, was defrauded of approximately ₹25 million over 25 days through a cyber scam that involved threats of legal action and continuous pressure via video calls.

Cyber scammers are planning attacks impersonating the Czech National Bank, causing concerns about cybersecurity in the country.