Authorities Shut Down 27 DDoS-for-Hire Platforms, Arrest 3 Admins
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International crackdown disrupts DDoS-for-hire operations
An operation known as PowerOFF led to the arrest of three individuals and the shutdown of 27 domains.
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27 DDoS-for hire platforms seized by law enforcement
As part of an ongoing international crackdown known as Operation PowerOFF, international law enforcement has seized over two dozen platforms used to carry out Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These “booter” (aka “stresser… Continue reading 27 DDoS-for hire platforms seized by law enforcement
Phishers Impersonating Police Arrested in Multi-Million Euro Scam
Summary: A massive phishing operation that targeted victims across Europe has been dismantled, thanks to a joint effort… Continue reading Phishers Impersonating Police Arrested in Multi-Million Euro Scam
Law enforcement shuts down Manson Market cybercrime marketplace
Europol has supported the dismantling of a sophisticated criminal network responsible for facilitating large-scale online fraud. In an operation led by the Hanover Police Department (Polizeidirektion Hannover) and the Verden Public Prosecutor’s Office … Continue reading Law enforcement shuts down Manson Market cybercrime marketplace
Authorities Take Down Criminal Encrypted Messaging Platform MATRIX
Another day, another cybercrime operation shut down – this time, Europol has dismantled the MATRIX encrypted messaging service. Continue reading Authorities Take Down Criminal Encrypted Messaging Platform MATRIX
Police takes down Matrix encrypted chat service used by criminals
A joint investigation team involving French and Dutch authorities has taken down Matrix, yet another end-to-end encrypted chat service created for criminals. Matrix (Source: Dutch Police) The Matrix encrypted chat service Matrix – also know as Ma… Continue reading Police takes down Matrix encrypted chat service used by criminals
4 new LockBit-related arrests, identities of suspected Evil Corp members, affiliates revealed
The third phase of Operation Cronos, which involved officers from the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), the FBI, Europol and other law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of four persons for allegedly participating in the LockBit ransomware-… Continue reading 4 new LockBit-related arrests, identities of suspected Evil Corp members, affiliates revealed
Multinational police effort hits sections of Lockbit ransomware operation
Law enforcement announced arrests, seizures, and infrastructure takedowns as part of the effort.
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European, Latin American authorities arrest 17 in crackdown on phishing network with 483,000 victims
Europol and eight other agencies launched the bust aimed at a network that targeted people trying to regain access to lost or stolen phones.
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