Police seizes largest German online crime marketplace, arrests admin

December 3, 2024 at 12:21PM Germany has dismantled the largest online cybercrime marketplace, “Crimenetwork,” and arrested its administrator. The platform was involved in the sale of drugs, stolen data, and illegal services, highlighting efforts to combat online criminal activity. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Action Taken**: German authorities successfully shut down the largest online cybercrime marketplace, called … Read more

Tower PC case used as ‘creative cavity’ by drug importer

October 31, 2024 at 04:33AM Australian police arrested a Malaysian man after he picked up a shipment containing 100 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in tower PC cases. The drugs were discovered by Australia’s Border Force before the delivery. He is charged with attempting to possess a commercial quantity of border-controlled drugs. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Europol takes down “Ghost” encrypted messaging platform used for crime

September 18, 2024 at 05:08PM Law enforcement from nine countries, including Europol, successfully dismantled the encrypted communications platform “Ghost,” disrupting organized crime activities such as drug trafficking and money laundering. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that Europol and law enforcement from nine countries collaborated to dismantle an encrypted communications platform named “Ghost.” This … Read more

Privacy expert put away for 9 years after ‘grotesque’ cyberstalking campaign

July 11, 2024 at 06:32AM Sumit Garg, a former privacy consultant, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a disturbing cyberstalking campaign against multiple victims, including threatening emails, calls, and messages. Despite court orders, Garg continued his harassment, prompting his victims to seek protection. Prosecutors described his behavior as escalating into a grotesque … Read more

An In-Depth Look at Crypto-Crime in 2023 Part 1

July 8, 2024 at 03:22PM Cybersecurity is a growing concern in today’s digital age, especially with the rise of cryptocurrencies leading to an increase in crypto-crimes. Chainalysis’s 2024 report outlines the impact of crypto-crimes in 2023, including the drop in illicit transactions but a rise in ransomware and darknet market activities. Sanctions-related transactions were prominent, … Read more