# Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Type: Company

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/ministry-of-home-affairs-mha
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-07**: I4C issues public warning on 'Boss Scam' — After observing a sharp rise in NCRP complaints, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre alerts the public about WhatsApp-based CEO impersonation fraud spreading across multiple states.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 4 states hit as WhatsApp 'Boss Scam' hijacks accounts via .zip files
2026-08-07 20:42:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A new wave of WhatsApp-based CEO impersonation fraud is spreading across India using malicious .zip files that hijack executive accounts and auto-propagate through contact lists. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre warns of a sharp rise in complaints.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/whatsapp-boss-scam-zip-malware-2026

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