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Out of 50,000 Cybercrimes Reported in 6 Years, Only 23% Successfully Solved

 

Over the span of nearly six and a half years, a significant number of cybercrime cases, totaling 50,027, were reported in the city up until May 31 of this year. 

However, the resolution rate for these cases is rather low, with only 11,895 (approximately 23%) of them being solved, and merely 29 individuals convicted. The home minister, G Parameshwara, revealed these statistics in response to a query during a legislative assembly session.

The data further revealed that the highest number of cybercrime cases, 10,553, were recorded in 2019, while the lowest, 2,042, was reported in 2017 The trend continued with 9,940 cases in 2022 and a total of 6,226 cases in the first five months of 2025, indicating a potential increase in cybercrime incidents this year.

Among the various types of cybercrimes, a substantial portion, 41% (20,662 cases), were related to debit/credit card fraud and illegal money transfers online. Other prevalent scams included advance fees frauds (9,198 cases - 18%) and card skimming (5,012 cases - 10%). In the case of advance fees or gift scams, online fraudsters would convince victims that they have received gifts, but they need to pay various fees to release them from customs authorities.

Addressing this concerning trend, Bengaluru police commissioner, Dayananda, emphasized the importance of raising public awareness as a key measure to combat cybercrime effectively. He acknowledged that cybercriminals continuously develop new techniques, making it crucial to alert the public about emerging threats. 

The police have been actively disseminating cautionary messages through social media platforms to alert the public about cybercrimes. Additionally, they have been conducting awareness programs in educational institutions such as schools and colleges to educate students about different forms of cybercrimes and ways to protect themselves.

To enhance their capabilities in handling cybercrime cases, the police have been conducting regular workshops for police personnel to keep them updated with the latest developments and investigative techniques in the field of cybercrime.
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Report: PYSA Emerges as Top Ransomware Actor in November

 

As per NCC Group, a UK-based risk mitigation organisation, PYSA and Lockbit were the most significant ransomware attacks in November 2021.

Lockbit has been a leading ransomware threat since August of this year, with Conti dominating the landscape as well. Conti's popularity began to fade in November, and PYSA took its place. The total number of organisations infected with PYSA climbed by 50% last month. 

The number of hacked governmental institutions has also increased by 400 per cent, according to the NCC Group. PYSA is for 'Protect Your System Amigo,' and it has been active since late 2019, mostly targeting the education, healthcare, and government sectors.

In March 2021, the FBI issued a warning about PYSA. PYSA was thought to only target Windows systems until September 2021, but the evidence was discovered that the ransomware was getting prepared to target Linux PCs as well. 

NCC Group noted, “PYSA is a malware capable of exfiltrating data and encrypting users’ critical files and data, which typically targets large or high-value finance, government and healthcare organizations.” 

In November, the total number of ransomware assaults was 1.9 per cent higher than in October, with firms in North America and Europe being hit the hardest. According to the NCC Group, ransomware affected 154 companies in North America last month (140 in the United States and 14 in Canada). A total of 96 European victims have been identified, the majority of whom are from the United Kingdom (32), France (14), Italy, and Germany (11 each). 

“The industrial sector continued to be the most targeted sector in November. Meanwhile, automotive, housing, entertainment, and retail businesses overtook technology this month, with attacks targeting the sector decreasing by 38.1%,” NCC Group stated. 

The cybersecurity firm also saw the Everest ransomware group providing paid access to their victims' infrastructure in November. Other groups are also anticipated to forego a ransom demand in the future and instead grant access to the compromised infrastructure.
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