Abhishek Mathew

Imagine thousands of fake identity documents being generated at the click of a button—Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, birth certificates—all convincingly real, but entirely fraudulent. That’s exactly what the "PrintSteal" operation has been doing on a massive scale. This investigation uncovers a highly organized criminal network running over 1,800 fake domains, impersonating government websites, and using cyber cafés, Telegram groups, and illicit APIs to distribute fraudulent KYC documents. With over 167,000 fake documents created and ₹40 Lakh in illicit profits, this isn’t just fraud—it’s a direct attack on India’s digital security. The full report dives into how this scam works, who’s behind it, and what needs to be done to stop it. If you care about financial security, digital identity protection, or cybercrime prevention, you won’t want to miss it. Read on to uncover the full story.

This advisory highlights recent attacks on Indian banks, focusing on two primary attack vectors: geopolitical tensions and credential stealers/social media account takeovers.