Cybersecurity Weekly Newsletter
Date: April 09, 2025 - April 15, 2025
1️⃣Senior MMRDA Official Loses ₹1.69 Crore in Share Trading Cyber Scam
A senior MMRDA official was duped of ₹1.69 crore in a sophisticated online trading scam. The fraud began via a Facebook ad posing as a global bank, leading to communication through WhatsApp with scammers promoting fake trading schemes through a platform called HSSSPMA.
• The victim saw fake profits of ₹9.91 crore.
• Was asked to pay a ₹1.45 crore "Economic Service Fee" for withdrawal.
• Withdrawal attempts failed; no funds were credited.
• A complaint has been lodged with the Maharashtra Cyber Police.
Key message: Always verify online investment platforms and avoid responding to unverified financial offers on social media.
2️⃣ Karnataka Launches Cyber Command to Tackle Rising Cybercrimes
The Karnataka government has established a Cyber Command led by a DGP, aiming to enhance cybercrime investigation, cybersecurity, and misinformation control under one unit.
🔹 Bengaluru alone contributes to 20% of India’s metro cybercrimes.
🔹 The state reported 52,000+ cybercrimes in 4 years, highest in South India.
🔹 The command will oversee 45 cybercrime police stations for better coordination.
🔹 The DGP will also serve as Chief Information Security Officer, marking a major shift in governance.
This initiative will boost Karnataka’s digital defense and ensure faster, more efficient responses to cyber threats.
3️⃣CERT-In Issues Alert for WhatsApp Desktop Users—Update Immediately
CERT-In has flagged a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-30401) in WhatsApp Desktop that could let attackers run malicious code or spoof content via harmful attachments.
🔹 The flaw is due to a misconfiguration in MIME type and file extension handling.
🔹 Exploiting it could lead to data theft or unauthorized access.
🔹 Meta has released a fix—users must update to version 2.2450.6 or later.
Safety Tips:
✔ Update WhatsApp Desktop immediately.
✔ Don’t open suspicious attachments.
✔ Stay informed about evolving cyber threats.
Staying updated and cautious is your best defense.
4️⃣ Widow Duped of ₹1.3 Lakh in Emotional Online Scam
A 39-year-old widow in Dwarka, Delhi lost ₹1.3 lakh after a scammer posed as her late husband’s friend on social media, claiming to be an Indian Army officer in distress.
🔹 The fraudster fabricated a story about his mother’s illness.
🔹 Multiple payments were made before the victim realized the scam.
🔹 The case is under investigation after being reported to the cybercrime portal.
Key message: Stay cautious with online interactions, verify identities, and report suspicious activity immediately.
Read more5️⃣ China Accuses U.S. of Cyberattacks During Asian Winter Games
China has accused the U.S. NSA of launching advanced cyberattacks during the February 2025 Asian Winter Games, allegedly targeting sectors like energy, transport, and defense research.
🔹 Claims include attempts to sabotage infrastructure, steal data, and disrupt social order.
🔹 Three NSA agents and two U.S. universities (UC & Virginia Tech) are named in the allegations.
🔹 Details remain unclear, but the incident raises concerns over escalating cyber warfare.
Takeaway: Rising cyber tensions underscore the need for global cooperation and stronger cybersecurity frameworks to prevent digital conflicts and protect national interests.
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