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Scammers use 80s photo trend to blackmail Bengaluru man

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A Bengaluru man was blackmailed after installing a fake photo editing app that gave scammers access to his device.

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  • A man in Bengaluru installed a malicious application promising to edit his photos into an 80s-style aesthetic.
  • The app allowed attackers to hack his mobile device and access his personal contacts.
  • After the victim refused to pay a demand for 50,000 rupees, the scammers used deepfake technology to create and distribute illicit images of the man to his friends via WhatsApp groups.

What to watch next

  • Ongoing investigation by the Cyber Crime Police into the fraudulent application.
  • Increased public warnings regarding the security risks of third-party photo editing apps.
  • Monitoring for further victims of the 80s-style photo trend cyber scam.

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Named India · IN-KA · Bengaluru · Vinod · Cyber Crime Police

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