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Centre shuts 379 illegal loan websites, 91 phishing sites

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Centre shuts 379 illegal loan websites, 91 phishing sites

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has taken action against illegal loan applications and phishing websites. Between October 2023 and March 2024, I4C shut down 379 websites hosting illegal loan applications and removed 91 phishing or fake websites. The centre also collaborated with the National Internet Exchange of India (Nixi) to address the misuse of 'in' domains and deactivated 310 malicious domains during the same period. I4C's efforts, including the launch of the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System, have saved over Rs 2,400 crore through more than 7.6 lakh complaints. The Reserve Bank of India has also noted a significant rise in online fraud cases.

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INR 2,400 Cr Saved From Online Fraudsters: MoS Home

Inc42 · 11m ago

INR 2,400 Cr Saved From Online Fraudsters: MoS Home

The Indian government has saved approximately INR 1,600 crore (around $217 million) through its efforts in combating cyber fraud. This comes as a response to over 7.6 lakh complaints filed on the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System. Additionally, the government has taken action against cyber criminals by blocking over 5.8 lakh SIM cards and 1.08 lakh devices, as well as shutting down 379 illegal loan and scam apps through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

Over 100 websites blocked for facilitating organised illegal investments

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Over 100 websites blocked for facilitating organised illegal investments

The Indian government has blocked more than 100 websites involved in facilitating organized illegal investments and part-time job frauds. Operated by overseas actors, these websites targeted retirees, women, and unemployed individuals seeking part-time employment. The move follows recommendations by the National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology exercising its power under the Information Technology Act, 2000, to block the identified websites involved in economic crimes and fraud.

Thousands of WordPress sites facing malware infection following major plugin hack

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Thousands of WordPress sites facing malware infection following major plugin hack

Over 3,000 WordPress websites were compromised after failing to patch a known vulnerability quickly enough, according to cybersecurity researchers Sucuri and PublicWWW. The threat actors took advantage of a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the popular Popup Builder plugin. This allowed them to deploy malicious code and redirect visitors to phishing sites and malware-laden pages. Sucuri claims that 1,170 websites were compromised, while PublicWWW estimates the figure at around 3,300. Webmasters are advised to update their plugins, check their site's code for malicious entries, scan for hidden backdoors, and block specific domains associated with the attacks.

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath sounds alarm: Phony trading apps mimic brokers in India

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath sounds alarm: Phony trading apps mimic brokers in India

Zerodha CEO, Nithin Kamath, has raised concerns about phishing websites and fake trading apps targeting Indian investors. Fraudsters are creating websites and apps that resemble those of Indian brokers, tricking users into downloading them and transferring money. This comes after the Chinese loan app scandal and amidst a rising number of fraud cases in India. The government is planning to crack down on such apps on Google Play Store and Apple app store. The Reserve Bank of India reported around 13,000 bank fraud cases in fiscal year 2023.

Phishing you a Happy Diwali: AI advancements pave the way for cybercriminals

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Phishing you a Happy Diwali: AI advancements pave the way for cybercriminals

- Cyberattacks and frauds are increasing during the festive season in India. - AI-enabled technology, including deepfakes, is making it harder to spot scams and social engineering attempts. - AI-powered fraud can lead to the theft of personal and financial information. - Web scraping activities, fake reviews, and fraudulent travel and accommodation sites are common during the festive season. - AI facilitates automated and scalable scam operations, voice scams, and adaptive tactics. - Users should exercise caution during the festive season, be wary of phishing attempts, and avoid sharing personal information or making payments on suspicious websites.

Illegal betting sites start new innings as IPL action picks up

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Illegal betting sites start new innings as IPL action picks up

Illegal sports betting platforms such as Parimatch, Betway, 1XBet, Betfair, Crickex, Fairplay, and Lotus365 have increased their operations in India during the Indian Premier League (IPL), targeting cricket fans with discounts and promotions. E-Gaming Federation of India (EGF) has urged the government to ban these platforms, citing unlawful activities and risks to data, taxation, and national security. Despite online betting being prohibited in India, these websites continue to operate under different names and domains, offering special deals and enticing users. mFilterIt, a fraud detection agency, warns users of financial fraud and personal data misuse on these platforms. An estimated $100 billion in deposits were made on illegal betting sites in 2023, with the IPL being a driving force. The government is considering measures to address this issue, including a KYC database for legitimate players. The responsibility to crack down on these websites lies with the state governments.

Indian government websites are still redirecting users to scam sites | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 6m ago

Indian government websites are still redirecting users to scam sites | TechCrunch

Some Indian government websites are still redirecting users to scam sites months after the issue was initially reported. Over 90 “gov.in” domains, including those of various government departments, are compromised, redirecting to betting and investment scam sites. Despite awareness and previous escalations by CERT-In, the root cause remains unresolved, allowing scammers to exploit the vulnerabilities repeatedly. Security experts suggest addressing underlying issues in the websites’ CMS or server configurations to prevent recurrence.

Attack wrangles thousands of web users into a password-cracking botnet

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Attack wrangles thousands of web users into a password-cracking botnet

Attackers are using hacked WordPress sites to launch password-cracking attacks by modifying JavaScript on the infected sites. Users visiting these sites unknowingly participate in the distributed attack by attempting to log in to other third-party WordPress sites, using a list of common passwords. The attacks exploit compromised websites to brute force passwords of other potential victim sites, compromising their credentials and gaining unauthorized access. Users can protect themselves by using browser extensions like NoScript or ad blockers that restrict JavaScript execution.

Govt issues orders to ban 22 illegal betting apps

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Govt issues orders to ban 22 illegal betting apps

The Indian government has banned 22 illegal betting and gambling apps and websites, including the controversial app Mahadev Book Online. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued the order to block these apps and websites following investigations conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Mahadev Book's unlawful operations. The ED had seized assets worth INR 417 crore in connection with the app in September and alleged that it made INR 450 crore per month by offering illegal bets through various online applications.

India proposes 24x7 global communication link to curb cybercrimes

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

India proposes 24x7 global communication link to curb cybercrimes

India has proposed the establishment of a 24/7 global communication channel to combat phishing attacks, as part of its submission to a draft treaty on cybercrime. India highlighted phishing as the predominant cybercrime globally and emphasized that current measures to deal with it are inadequate. The proposed network would allow prompt sharing of identified phishing links, URLs, and websites among countries, enhancing the ability to take appropriate action. However, this proposal may raise concerns surrounding data sharing with other countries and the potential for over-broad requests. The draft treaty also includes provisions for the preservation of electronic data and the authority to seize such data.

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