April 2, 2024 at 11:43AM
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has indicted six men for card skimming crimes, involving using malware to steal payment card information from foreign online stores. The suspects are accused of bypassing website security, accessing databases, and selling the stolen card details on the dark web. Authorities advise using digital payment methods and monitoring statements for unauthorized charges.
From the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has indicted six individuals for involvement in a card skimming scheme that targeted foreign online stores, using malware to steal credit card and payment information.
– The suspects are accused of using malicious code to infect e-commerce websites and obtain details of bank cards, which were then sold on dark web platforms. They are facing charges under Article 187 and Article 273 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
– The suspects have been involved in this activity for nearly seven years and have managed to steal over 160,000 payment cards. They are scheduled to appear in the Soviet District Court of Ryazan for their penalties.
– It is recommended that online buyers use digital payment methods or one-time private cards to minimize potential damage from card skimming attacks. Additionally, regular monitoring of credit card statements for unauthorized charges is advisable to detect compromises early.
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