🛡️ Visionary Vigilance – Cybersecurity Weekly Digest | Episode 26 🛡️
In today’s fast-evolving digital age, cybercrime is no longer a distant threat—it’s a pressing reality that touches everything from personal bank accounts to national security infrastructures. With billions being lost and new attack vectors emerging weekly, cybersecurity is no longer just IT’s problem—it’s everyone’s business. Episode 26 of Visionary Vigilance uncovers this week's most pressing cyber developments, spanning massive financial frauds, government reforms, global security disruptions, and alarming human rights concerns tied to scam operations.
7/31/20251 min read
🔍 Top Cybersecurity Stories This Week
1. ₹384 Crore Crypto Fraud at Bengaluru Company
A 28-year-old employee was arrested for allegedly stealing ₹384 crore worth of cryptocurrency from Neblio Technologies by transferring funds to six unknown wallets.
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2. Government Ramps Up Cybercrime Measures
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that spoofed international calls have dropped by 97% and a Digital Intelligence Platform is in the works to prevent cyber fraud.
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3. HMWSSB Water Bill Scam Hits Hyderabad
Fraudsters sent fake water bill messages with links leading to phishing sites. Victims were tricked into sharing personal and bank details.
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4. Retired Official Duped of ₹8.93 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A retired forest officer in Rajkot was conned via video calls by scammers posing as TRAI and Cyber Crime officials threatening legal action.
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5. Bhopal Blocks 2,479 Devices to Tackle Cybercrime
In a major pushback against digital scams, Bhopal’s cyber cell blocked over 2,000 devices and 363 SIMs involved in crypto, job, and digital arrest scams.
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6. UP Police to Probe All Cyber Frauds—No Limit on Amount
In a progressive reform, Uttar Pradesh Police will now register FIRs for any amount of cyber fraud, and 57 new cyber police stations have been opened.
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7. Gujarat Sees Four ₹2 Cr+ Digital Arrest Frauds Every Month
Despite continuous awareness efforts, educated citizens in Gujarat continue to fall victim to digital arrest scams with massive financial losses.
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🌍 International Highlights
Cambodia-Thailand Border Clash Tied to Scam Slave Camps
Rising tensions and human rights concerns linked to Cambodian scam camps led to a deadly border clash. These camps enslave workers to run romance and investment scams.
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U.S. Cyber Defense Program Suffers Manpower Loss
CISA’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) lost nearly all contract staff after a contract lapsed, weakening U.S. public-private cyber collaboration efforts.
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💡 Cyber Hygiene Tip of the Week
Never trust payment links from unknown numbers—even if they seem official.
Always check URLs manually and confirm with the source before clicking.
By: Shivam Dharpure
Founder & Director