Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

WhatsApp Tops List of Abused Platforms

January 2, 2025
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in News
WhatsApp Tops List of Abused Platforms

The Union Home Ministry’s Annual Report for 2023-24 has brought attention to the increasing misuse of social media platforms for cyber scams, with WhatsApp identified as the most exploited platform. The report highlights that in the first three months of 2024 alone, WhatsApp recorded a staggering 43,797 complaints of cyber fraud. Following closely behind were Telegram with 22,680 complaints and Instagram with 19,800 reported cases. These platforms have become a breeding ground for cybercriminals who target vulnerable individuals, including unemployed youths, students, and financially struggling people, using deceptive tactics to trick them into scams.

One of the most prevalent types of fraud identified in the report is the “Pig Butchering Scam” or investment scam, which is gaining global attention. This scam involves large-scale money laundering schemes, often exploiting individuals by luring them into fake investment opportunities. Victims are tricked into parting with significant amounts of money, including borrowed funds. The scam’s reach extends beyond India, with many cases involving cross-border criminal networks, aided by the accessibility of deceptive advertisements placed through platforms like Google’s advertisement network.

In response to this growing threat, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has partnered with major tech companies like Google and Facebook to combat cybercrime. These collaborations have led to proactive measures such as flagging illegal digital lending apps, blocking Android banking malware through Google Play Protect, and utilizing Google Pay’s Citizen Financial Cyber Frauds Reporting and Management System to prevent fraud. Additionally, the I4C has been instrumental in identifying suspicious advertisers and working closely with platforms to remove deceptive ads before they can harm users.

To strengthen its efforts, the I4C is focusing on building a robust cybercrime response system through enhanced intelligence sharing with tech companies and specialized training for law enforcement personnel. Training programs are conducted at top institutes like the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad, aiming to equip law enforcement officers, forensic experts, and judges with the skills needed to combat cybercrime effectively. As the volume of cyber fraud cases continues to rise, these proactive measures demonstrate the importance of collaborative action among government agencies, private tech platforms, and law enforcement to safeguard the digital ecosystem and protect users from online threats.

Reference:
  • WhatsApp Leads as Most Abused Platform for Cyber Scams Followed by Telegram
Tags: Cyber NewsCyber News 2025CyberattacksCybersecurityInstagramJanuary 2025ScamsTelegramUnion Home MinistryWhatsapp
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Lawmakers Urge Cyber Bill Renewal Soon

Lawmakers Urge Cyber Bill Renewal Soon

May 16, 2025
Lawmakers Urge Cyber Bill Renewal Soon

US Charges 12 More in $230M Crypto Theft

May 16, 2025
Lawmakers Urge Cyber Bill Renewal Soon

Proofpoint to Acquire Hornetsecurity

May 16, 2025
Japan Aims For 50,000 Cyber Experts By 2030

Public Backlash Halts CISA’S X Alert Plan

May 15, 2025
Japan Aims For 50,000 Cyber Experts By 2030

Japan Aims For 50,000 Cyber Experts By 2030

May 15, 2025
Japan Aims For 50,000 Cyber Experts By 2030

Patient Data Breached Record 276M In 2024

May 15, 2025

Latest Alerts

Fileless Remcos RAT Delivery Via LNK Files

FBI Warns of AI Voice Phishing Scams

APT28 RoundPress Webmail Hack Steals Emails

Google Patches Chrome Account Takeover Bug

Horabot Malware Targets LatAm Via Phishing

HTTPBot DDoS Threat To Windows Systems

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Hackers Target Swiss Reserve Power Plant

    Coinbase Insider Attack Exposed User Data

    Cyberattack Hits J Batista Group

    Dior Breach Exposes Asian Customer Data

    Australian Human Rights Body Files Leaked

    Nucor Cyberattack Halts Plants Networks

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial