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June 18, 2024 at 09:00PM
Singapore police made significant arrests of two men accused of running servers for cybercrimes against Singaporeans. About 2,000 victims downloaded malicious Android apps, leading to the theft of valuable data. After deep analysis, authorities in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia dismantled the entire criminal organization, leading to further arrests and the takedown of malware servers. Two suspects face prison sentences.
From the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
– The Singapore police successfully arrested two men accused of operating servers that enabled cybercrimes against Singaporeans and dismantled their supporting infrastructure.
– Nearly 2,000 victims in Singapore downloaded malicious Android applications, allowing scammers to steal device data, including bank information.
– A deep analysis of the malware by cybersecurity officials in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia led to the tracking of the entire organization behind the attacks, including a syndicate operating a fraudulent customer service center in Taiwan.
– The Hong Kong Police Force took down 52 malware-controlling servers and arrested 14 money mules.
– The arrests included a 26-year-old man facing up to seven years in prison and a 47-year-old man who will stand trial for the same crimes, plus an additional charge carrying up to 10 years in prison.