By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS Cybertech
From the CBI’s crackdown on SIM fraud in India—linked to Southeast Asian cybercrimes—to Russia’s loss of 89 million court records allegedly erased by pro-Ukraine hackers, the pulse highlights growing geopolitical cyber tensions. Poland’s election season was hit by Russian hackers, while Coinbase battles a $400M breach tied to insider threats.
Fashion giants Adidas and Dior faced data leaks, and LockBit—the infamous ransomware group—was ironically hacked, revealing its dark web secrets. The edition underscores cybercrime’s evolving global footprint and urgent defense imperatives.
CBI Cracks Down on SIM Fraud Network Used in Cybercrime
The CBI has unearthed over 64,000 mobile numbers registered using fake documents and linked to cybercrimes across Southeast Asia. Following raids at 42 locations, 39 PoS agents have been named in an FIR for selling 1,100 ghost SIMs.
These numbers enabled scams including digital arrests, impersonation, UPI fraud, and mule accounts. In total, 1,930 PoS agents across India were identified in the crackdown. Officials say these SIMs powered multiple criminal networks targeting Indian and foreign victims.
Russian Hackers Disrupt Polish Election Campaign Websites
Russian-linked hackers have reportedly targeted websites of Poland’s Civic Platform party just days before national elections, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced. The cyberattack, conducted via Telegram channels, also hit sites belonging to The Left and the agrarian PSL party.
Tusk labeled the attack as a direct threat to democratic processes, raising alarms about foreign interference in Polish politics. Investigations are underway as cybersecurity teams race to safeguard digital assets during this politically sensitive period.
Pro-Ukraine Hackers Allegedly Erase Russian Court Archives
A cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukraine group BO Team allegedly wiped out nearly a third of Russia’s court case archives. The breach, which disrupted the “Pravosudiye” electronic court system last October, resulted in the loss of 89 million files, according to the Russian Audit Chamber.
The attackers reportedly collaborated with Ukrainian military intelligence, though Kyiv has not confirmed involvement. The hack caused month-long disruptions to court operations, emails, and networks, exposing vulnerabilities in Russia’s legal infrastructure.
Coinbase Cyberattack Exposes Data, Leads to $400M Loss
Coinbase has disclosed a major cyberattack that may cost up to $400 million. Hackers, posing as insiders, accessed less than 1% of user data by bribing employees and contractors. The attackers used the stolen data to impersonate Coinbase and phish crypto from users.
When the group demanded $20 million to stay silent, Coinbase refused and pledged to compensate all affected users. The firm has launched a full-scale investigation to bolster its cybersecurity posture.
Adidas and Dior Confirm Breaches Exposing Customer Data
Adidas Korea and Dior have confirmed separate cyberattacks that exposed personal data of customers. Adidas has begun notifying affected users, revealing that hackers accessed information submitted to its customer center, including names, emails, and phone numbers. No financial data was compromised. The breach’s timeline and scope remain unclear.
Meanwhile, Dior also reported a data incident but has not disclosed further details. Both brands are working with cybersecurity teams to assess damage and strengthen systems.
LockBit Hacked: Internal Database Exposes Ransomware Secrets
An anonymous hacker has breached the LockBit ransomware gang, leaking an internal database that exposes critical details of its operations. The defaced dark web affiliate panel included a taunting message: “Don’t do crime. CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.”
The leak reveals ransom negotiations, exploited vulnerabilities, and structure of its Ransomware-as-a-Service operations between December 2023 and April 2025. Analysts say this leak provides rare insight into the workings of one of the most prolific cybercrime syndicates.
