Jharkhand Police Arrest Six in 'DK Boss' Cybercrime Network from Jamtara for Malicious KYC Apps and Sensitive Data Theft
Jharkhand Police have arrested six individuals linked to a cybercrime network known as the 'DK Boss' gang, which created and sold malicious applications disguised as KYC update mechanisms. The gang, primarily composed of youths from Jamtara, was involved in a scheme that exploited victims by capturing sensitive data through fraudulent APKs. Police reported that the gang operated with a structured approach, with members using pseudonyms. Aarif Ansari and Mahboob Alam were identified as key developers of the malicious applications. The gang's operations included after-sale support for their services, indicating a sophisticated level of organization in their cybercrime activities. Authorities highlighted the use of IVR calls to extract personal details such as debit card numbers and banking credentials from victims.
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