🛡️ Visionary Vigilance – Cybersecurity Weekly Digest | Episode 27

🔍 1. State Cyber Police Launch Massive Crackdown on Fake SIM Cards

In a bold move against telecom fraud, the Madhya Pradesh State Cyber Police, in collaboration with district police forces, launched Operation FAST targeting the fraudulent issuance and use of fake SIM cards.
The operation spanned over 20 districts and focused on disrupting the network of Point-of-Sale (POS) vendors who illegally supplied SIM cards in bulk.
🛡️ Key Impact:

• 50 FIRs registered

• 94 suspects identified

• 44 arrested
  This comprehensive effort reflects India’s growing emphasis on tackling identity theft and strengthening mobile network security.
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📱 2. Cyber Fraudster Arrested in Meerut – The Role of Pratibimb Portal

The Government of India’s Pratibimb portal played a decisive role in apprehending a cyber fraudster in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, who duped people nationwide under the pretense of providing online loans.
Through precise mobile location tracking and centralized data access, the portal enabled investigators to locate the accused swiftly.
🛡️ Key Insight:
This case demonstrates how digital tools enhance law enforcement efficiency and prevent delays in catching cybercriminals.
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💰 3. Panchkula Businessman Loses ₹1.5 Crore to Fake Trading App

A local businessman was lured into investing nearly ₹1.5 crore via a fake trading application, promoted through Telegram.
The fraudulent scheme promised high returns but was a trap to siphon money. Police arrested the second accused after intensive investigation.
🛡️ Why This Matters:
This incident highlights the danger of unregulated online investment schemes and emphasizes the importance of verifying digital financial services.
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📉 4. Cybercrime Trail Drains Southwest Delhi of ₹30 Crore

Between 2021 and 2025, residents of Southwest Delhi lost about ₹30 crore due to scams involving fake jobs, fraudulent trading schemes, and sextortion.
Hotspots like Jamtara (Jharkhand) and Bharatpur (Rajasthan) have become infamous for supplying stolen credentials and mule accounts.
🛡️ Data Snapshot:

• 90 cases registered in 2025 alone

• 56 cases resolved with 147 arrests

• ₹2.27 crore recovered
  This growing cybercrime epidemic underscores the urgent need for proactive cybersecurity awareness and legal reforms.
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🚨 5. UP Police Implements SOPs Against Abusive Social Media Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Police introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to tackle offensive comments targeting women and children on social media.
Complaints are now categorized into financial, social media-related, and other crimes for faster processing.
🛡️ Goal:

• Protect vulnerable groups from online abuse

• Swift police action with no tolerance for delay
  This reflects a progressive step towards ensuring a safer digital environment for all.
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🎓 6. ₹2.46 Crore Cyber Fraud: University Duped by Impostor

A private university in Pune was deceived of ₹2.46 crore by fraudsters impersonating an IIT-B professor promising DRDO research collaborations.
The impostor convinced the administration to pay "participation fees" in multiple installments under the pretext of government-funded projects.
🛡️ Critical Learning:
The incident stresses the importance of verifying academic and research-related partnerships rigorously before any financial transactions.
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🏛️ 7. Jammu & Kashmir Advances Cyber Security Strategy

The J&K government conducted a high-level review of its Cyber Security Action Plan, focusing on:

• Security audits of departmental websites

• Deployment of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

• Operationalization of a Mini Security Operations Centre (SOC)
  🛡️ Impact:
  These initiatives improve government resilience against cyberattacks and build awareness of cyber hygiene practices across departments.
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🌐 International Highlights

🔐 8. UK’s Cyber Leader Urges Focus on Service Continuity

Richard Horne, CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, called for a paradigm shift towards protecting the continuity of critical services, not just data protection.
🛡️ Insight:
The growing complexity of cyberattacks now threatens life-saving services, such as healthcare and transportation systems, underscoring the need for comprehensive cyber resilience strategies.
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🤖 9. AI Powers Sophisticated Cyber Fraud in APAC Region

The Asia-Pacific region is emerging as the most targeted area for cyberattacks, driven by the misuse of AI technologies in phishing, malware, and financial fraud.
🛡️ Key Challenge:
As digital financial infrastructure grows, attackers gain more entry points, making it vital to enforce proactive regulatory compliance and advanced threat detection systems.
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💡 Key Takeaway:
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a matter of national safety and individual protection. With attackers constantly innovating, we must stay informed, alert, and proactive.

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Stay safe. Stay vigilant.

By: Shivam Dharpure

Founder & Director

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