Indian Cyber Crime Centre Warns of 'Boss Scam' Targeting Executives' Devices and Messaging
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued an advisory warning about the 'Boss Scam,' a cyber fraud targeting senior executives by impersonating regulators like the RBI via email and WhatsApp. Fraudsters send malicious compressed files that, once opened, install malware compromising executives' devices and WhatsApp sessions. This access enables criminals to impersonate leaders and instruct employees to make fraudulent financial transfers. Organizations are urged to verify all financial requests and avoid opening unsolicited files from unknown sources.