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| Source |  AlienVault Lab Blog |
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| Identifiant | 8474670 |
| Date de publication | 2024-04-02 10:00:00 (vue: 2024-04-02 15:07:44) |
| Titre | Arrestations numériques: la nouvelle frontière de la cybercriminalité Digital Arrests: The New Frontier of Cybercrime |
| Texte | The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. The intricate world of cybercrime continues to evolve, and with it emerges a disturbing trend known as "digital arrests." In this scam, fraudsters manipulate technology to instil fear, isolate victims, and ultimately extort them for financial gain. Reports indicate that digital arrests are on the rise globally, leading to devastating consequences for individuals and businesses alike. What are Digital Arrests? Digital arrests refer to a type of a sophisticated cyber fraud where cyber-criminals impersonate law enforcement officials or other authorities. The targets of these scams are often contacted out of the blue usually on Instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and informed that their bank accounts, digital identities, or other online assets have been compromised. Criminals play into the victims\' fear by threatening them with imminent arrest, legal consequences, or public humiliation if they don\'t cooperate with a series of urgent demands. Fraudsters behind digital arrests are masters of psychological manipulation. They understand that fear and urgency are powerful motivators that can cloud judgment and lead people to act against their best interests. By creating a fabricated sense of crisis, they pressure victims into making hasty decisions without the chance for rational thought or verification. The techniques used in digital arrests are diverse and constantly evolving. Here\'s how they typically unfold: Impersonation: Criminals pose as law enforcement, bank representatives, or other authoritative figures, using forged documents and spoofed phone numbers to create a convincing facade of legitimacy. False Accusations: Victims are accused of involvement in illegal activities, money laundering, identity theft, or other serious crimes. Demands and Threats: Scammers demand sensitive information like banking credentials, passwords, and personal identification details. They instil fear with threats of arrest, hefty fines, or the release of compromising information. Technological Trickery: Fraudsters often trick victims into downloading remote access software like TeamViewer or AnyDesk, inadvertently giving criminals extensive control over their devices. Monitored \'Interrogation\': Criminals may insist on video calls to maintain their illusion of authority and monitor victims. They may threaten to fabricate and disseminate compromising evidence to extort large sums of money. Some real-life incidents as to understand these cybercrimes are given below: Case I: A Noida woman was duped out of over Rs 11 lakh (approximately $13,500 USD) in a digital arrest scam. The scammers, posing as police officers, convinced her that her identity was used in illicit activities and her involvement carried severe legal ramifications. Through prolonged interrogation on a video call, they led her to transfer the funds under the guise of protection. Case II: A 23-year-old woman was defrauded of Rs 2.5 lakh (approximately $3,000 USD) after fraudsters convinced her that her Aadhaar card details were linked to human trafficking activities. Facing threats of arrest and social humiliation, she was coerced into transferring money |
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