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Extortion & Kidnap‑for‑Ransom
KFR, protection money, threats, and cross‑border hostage cases.
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Settra Ransomware: How a Typo Exposed a Sophisticated Attack Chain
19+ hour, 59+ min ago (28+ words) Settra Ransomware: How a Typo Exposed a Sophisticated Attack Chain In September 2026, Huntress investigated a ransomware intrusion …...
Extortion racket at Anand Vihar fine-dining restaurant busted, two arrested
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (397+ words) The case came to light on September 14 after Anand Vihar Police Station received information about an alleged extortion incident at the restaurant. According to police, the complainant, identified as 28-year-old Ramkrishan, was allegedly contacted by an unknown woman through WhatsApp…...
Edmonton police looking for 5 men connected to alleged robbery in February
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (295+ words) Posted September 18, 2026 12:57 pm. Edmonton police say they are looking for five men who are believed to be connected to an alleged robbery in February. EPS says around 5 p.m. on Feb. 19, five men who were wearing masks entered a store along 155 Street…...
Settra ransomware variant deployed in recent attacks
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (195+ words) Security researchers warn that a newly discovered ransomware variant called Settra has targeted virtual private network environments or compromised credentials for initial access before deploying remote monitoring and management tools to gain persistent access in targeted environments. Researchers from MoxFive…...
New Settra Ransomware Variant Deployed in Attacks on Retail and Manufa
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (494+ words) A new ransomware variant named Settra has been deployed in incidents targeting the retail and manufacturing sectors, according to Huntress. The variant was first observed in June, and Huntress researchers highlighted notable post-compromise techniques used by threat actors deploying Settra…...
Two Assam Police Officers Arrested For Allegedly Extorting Rs 14 Lakh
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (245+ words) At least two police personnel have been arrested for allegedly being involved in an extortion case in Assam's Karimganj district on Thursday. According to reports, the accused police officers first kidnapped a businessman's associate and then robbed him of Rs…...
Lawrence Bishnoi gang threatens Canada police: ‘No guts to stop us’, claims 5,000 members, says shootings can be done for $1,000
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (546+ words) A threat letter from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi Gang to Canada police in 2025 has now emerged online which reads "We are Indian gang Canada has no guts to stop us is that clear — we will rule in CANADA now no…...
Phuket inquiry ordered into alleged checkpoint extortion
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (496+ words) A Phuket extortion probe has been ordered into allegations that officials at a late-night drug checkpoint in Thalang demanded cash from detainees in exchange for their release. Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit instructed the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) and…...
Revolut Faces Multiple Ransom Demands With No Direct Contact
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (25+ words) A $3 million Monero ransom demand targeting Revolut follows an earlier 10,000 Bitcoin demand as rival online identities claim responsibility for the data breach....