April 18, 2024 at 07:36AM
37 individuals have been arrested as part of an international crackdown on the LabHost cybercrime service, known for phishing attacks targeting banks and high-profile organizations. The operation, led by Europol, resulted in the seizure of 70 addresses globally and the arrest of 32 individuals. LabHost’s phishing infrastructure is estimated to include over 40,000 domains.
From the meeting notes, I’ve generated the following key takeaways:
– An international crackdown, codenamed Nebulae, led to the arrest of 37 individuals involved with the cybercrime service LabHost, which was used for phishing attacks targeting banks, organizations, and service providers in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
– The arrests were part of a coordinated effort by Europol, involving the apprehension of 32 individuals globally, with 70 addresses searched worldwide.
– LabHost and its associated phishing sites have been confiscated and replaced with a seizure announcement.
– The service provided phishing pages for a range of brands and services, allowing customers to request the creation of bespoke phishing pages for target brands.
– LabHost’s phishing platform is estimated to include over 40,000 domains and has affected more than 94,000 victims in Australia and approximately 70,000 in the U.K.
– The U.K. Metropolitan Police reported that LabHost received about £1 million ($1,173,000) in payments from criminal users, and obtained 480,000 card numbers, 64,000 PIN numbers, and at least one million passwords.
– The close of LabHost reinforces the need for a united, global law enforcement front to combat the borderless nature of cybercrime.
These are the main points distilled from the meeting notes. Let me know if there’s anything else you need from this information.