Weekly briefing
Cyber security briefing — 24 October 2026
· 10 stories
This week: major arrests of cyber fraud gangs, a surge in phishing and impersonation scams, and new RBI rules shifting fraud liability to banks.
Share this editionon WhatsApp (opens in a new tab)International cyber fraud gang arrested in Delhi; Two Kerala banks involved, probe ongoing (opens in a new tab)
Kerala Kaumudi Online · keralakaumudi.com
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Father-Son Duo in Rs 26 Lakh Scam Case (opens in a new tab)
The Times Of India · timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The case shows how fraudsters impersonate officials and use threats to extract money, highlighting the risk of phone scams that can lead to significant financial loss.
What is EU investigating Booking.com for? Fake hotel listings, phishing scams and more | Explained (opens in a new tab)
Mint · livemint.com
Why it matters
The EU probe highlights that online travel platforms can host fake hotel listings and phishing scams, meaning Indian users should verify accommodation details and be wary of unsolicited payment requests when booking online.
Nagaland cyber tour reaches 6,500 across all districts (opens in a new tab)
Morungexpress · morungexpress.com
Why it matters
The campaign taught thousands of students and community members how to spot phishing, financial fraud and digital‑arrest scams, helping them protect personal information and avoid online fraud.
Three Alive Chhattisgarh Men Found Listed As Dead In Major PMJJBY Fraud In Madhya Pradesh (opens in a new tab)
Etv Bharat · etvbharat.com
Why it matters
The case shows that personal details such as Aadhaar and ration cards can be forged to file false insurance claims, exposing ordinary citizens to identity theft and financial fraud.
Man loses Rs53.7 lakh in online investment fraud (opens in a new tab)
The Times Of India · timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Why it matters
A person lost a large sum after being lured by a fake online trading portal promoted on a messaging app, showing how easily fraudulent investment schemes can appear legitimate. The incident highlights the risk of sharing personal and banking details with unverified services and the importance of verifying platforms before transferring money.
Retired colonel loses ₹61.8 lakh in digital arrest scam (opens in a new tab)
The Times of India · timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Why it matters
Fraudsters impersonating law‑enforcement agencies can trick even retired officials into sending large sums, showing that anyone can be targeted by digital arrest scams and should verify any such calls independently.
Sim boxes linked to online frauds seized from two Whitefield apartments (opens in a new tab)
The Times of India · timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Why it matters
Illegal telecom hubs using sim boxes can facilitate large-scale scams such as digital arrest fraud and sextortion, putting ordinary users at risk of financial loss and privacy breaches.
Online frauds: You were alert but lost money due to bank's error? Key RBI rules on bank liability, customer compensation (opens in a new tab)
Livemint · livemint.com
Why it matters
The RBI’s new rules mean banks must refund customers when fraud occurs even if the victim did not share an OTP, shifting proof of negligence to the bank and tightening resolution timelines.
Man held for Rs 1.2cr online fraud (opens in a new tab)
The Times of India · timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Why it matters
People using online matrimonial sites can be targeted with elaborate scams that lead to large financial losses, as victims may be persuaded to hand over bank access or transfer money. Such fraud highlights the need for caution and verification before sharing personal or financial details online.
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