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Crime
UP Class‑11 Dropout Builds AI‑Generated Fake Banking Apps for Cybercriminals
✍️ NDTV
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 04:19 AM
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A student who left school after class 11 in Uttar Pradesh has reportedly used artificial intelligence to develop counterfeit banking applications that are now being used by cybercriminals.
A student who dropped out after completing class 11 in Uttar Pradesh has been identified as the creator of a series of counterfeit banking applications.
According to reports, the individual leveraged artificial‑intelligence tools to design apps that mimic the look and feel of legitimate banking platforms. The software reportedly includes features such as login screens, transaction interfaces, and even simulated security prompts.
Cybercriminal groups are now distributing these apps to unsuspecting users, tricking them into entering personal and financial information. The stolen data can be used for fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized fund transfers.
Law enforcement agencies have begun an investigation into the origin of the apps and are working to trace the distribution network. The incident highlights the growing risk of AI‑powered tools being misused for illicit financial activities.
According to reports, the individual leveraged artificial‑intelligence tools to design apps that mimic the look and feel of legitimate banking platforms. The software reportedly includes features such as login screens, transaction interfaces, and even simulated security prompts.
Cybercriminal groups are now distributing these apps to unsuspecting users, tricking them into entering personal and financial information. The stolen data can be used for fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized fund transfers.
Law enforcement agencies have begun an investigation into the origin of the apps and are working to trace the distribution network. The incident highlights the growing risk of AI‑powered tools being misused for illicit financial activities.