Archive · 20 May 2025
Cyber Heist: Rs 11.5 Crore Stolen from Himachal Bank
Imagine some bad guys tricked someone into downloading a fake app called HimPaisa.
This app let them sneak into the bank's computer system.
They used it to steal a lot of money, about 11.5 crore rupees, from the Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank.
They moved the money to other accounts using online transfers.
Now, the police and some special teams are trying to figure out how it happened, where the money went, and if anyone inside the bank helped.
They're also checking if the bank's computers were protected properly and if anyone noticed the theft right away.
Cybercriminals stole Rs 11.55 crore from Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank.
The theft occurred by hacking into a customer's account using a malicious app.
Attackers gained access to the bank's internet banking on May 11-12.
The stolen funds were transferred to 20 different bank accounts.
A special investigation team and central agencies are probing the incident.
- Who
- Fraudsters, Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank customer.
- What
- Rs 11.55 crore stolen through cyber fraud.
- When
- May 11 and 12
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank
- Why
- To steal money from the bank.
Bank's Security
Cybercriminals
Security Claims
Bank's Security
Bank systems were claimed to be up to the mark.
Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals successfully breached the bank's security.
- Stolen Amount
- Rs 11.55 crore
- Malicious App
- HimPaisa
- Number of Accounts Used
- 20
- Payment Channels Used
- NEFT and RTGS
- Date of Cyberattack
- May 11-12, 2025