New Delhi, June 22 -- The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) on Monday flagged a growing cybercrime trend known as the "Boss Scam" or CEO impersonation fraud, cautioning organisations and senior officials to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated attacks.

As per the I4C, a specialised cyber security wing under the Ministry of Home Affairs, cybercriminals are specifically targeting high-ranking executives and decision-makers by sending malicious files disguised as urgent regulatory compliance documents.

The I4C wing's advisory mentions "These files are typically shared through email or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, creating a sense of urgency and authority to prompt immediate action."

"Once the recipient op...