Interpol Arrests 300 People in a Global Crackdown on West African Crime Groups Across 5 Continents

Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups specializing in online financial fraud.
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Ukrainian Sentenced to Prison in US for Role in Zeus, IcedID Malware Operations

Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov was sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in the Zeus and IcedID malware operations.
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Europol Announces Crackdown on Cobalt Strike Servers Used by Cybercriminals

European law enforcement agency announces the takedown of nearly 600 Cobalt Strike servers linked to criminal activity.
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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Will Plead Guilty in Deal With US and Return to Australia

Assange will plead guilty to an Espionage Act charge of conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified national defense information, the Justice Department said.
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UK Man Suspected of Being ‘Scattered Spider’ Leader Arrested

A British man has been arrested in Spain for allegedly being the ringleader of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group.
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In Other News: Fuxnet ICS Malware, Google User Tracking, CISA Employee Scams 

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Overview of the ICS malware Fuxnet, Google accused of tracking users, scammers impersonate CISA staff.
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Two Arrested in UK for Smishing Campaign Powered by Homemade SMS Blaster 

UK authorities have arrested two individuals for allegedly using a homemade mobile antenna to send mass text messages.
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Interpol and FBI Break Up a Cyber Scheme in Moldova to Get Asylum for Wanted Criminals

A multinational operation by Interpol and the FBI cracked down on attempts in Moldova to sabotage one of the international police agency’s key tools, the Red Notice system.
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