cybercrime

INTERPOL Busts African Cybercrime: 1,006 Arrests, 134,089 Malicious Networks Dismantled

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November 27, 2024 at 03:39AM INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti resulted in the arrest of 1,006 suspects across 19 African countries and dismantled 134,089 cybercrime networks. It targeted ransomware, digital extortion, and scams, resulting in over $193 million in global losses. Multiple countries collaborated, with significant contributions from private cybersecurity firms. ### Takeaways from Meeting Notes on … Read more

Interpol Clamps Down on Cybercrime and Arrests Over 1,000 Suspects in Africa

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November 26, 2024 at 03:43PM Interpol’s two-month operation, Serengeti, arrested 1,006 suspects across 19 African countries, targeting cybercrime linked to 35,000 victims and nearly $193 million in losses. The collaboration with Afripol emphasized enhancing law enforcement capabilities and addressing emerging threats like AI-driven malware and advanced cyberattacks, marking significant progress in combating cybercrime. ### Meeting … Read more

Man accused of hilariously bad opsec as alleged cybercrime spree detailed

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November 26, 2024 at 03:42PM Nicholas Michael Kloster, 31, appeared in court for alleged cybercrimes, including breaking and entering, credit card abuse, and manipulating computer systems of two companies shortly after his employment. Prosecutors claim he caused $5,000 in damages to a nonprofit and faces charges related to computer access and damage. Trial is scheduled … Read more

Over 1,000 arrested in massive ‘Serengeti’ anti-cybercrime operation

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November 26, 2024 at 02:17PM Operation Serengeti, coordinated by Interpol and Afripol, resulted in over 1,000 arrests across 19 African countries for major cybercrimes causing nearly $193 million in losses. Authorities dismantled numerous scams and recovered around $44 million, targeting ransomware, email fraud, and online scams with significant operations in Kenya, Senegal, and Nigeria, among … Read more

RomCom Exploits Zero-Day Firefox and Windows Flaws in Sophisticated Cyberattacks

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November 26, 2024 at 06:18AM The Russia-aligned group RomCom has exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Windows to install their backdoor malware on victim systems without user interaction. The attacks utilize a fake website to redirect users, highlighting RomCom’s advanced capabilities and its history of cybercrime since 2022. ### Meeting Takeaways – … Read more

DOJ: Man hacked networks to pitch cybersecurity services

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November 25, 2024 at 02:29PM Nicholas Michael Kloster, a 31-year-old from Kansas City, was indicted for hacking into a health club and a nonprofit to promote his cybersecurity services. His actions caused $5,000 in damages and included unauthorized access, data manipulation, and identity theft. He faces potential sentences totaling 15 years in prison if convicted. … Read more

US Takes Down Stolen Credit Card Marketplace PopeyeTools

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November 22, 2024 at 08:04AM The US Department of Justice seized PopeyeTools, a marketplace for trading stolen credit card information, and charged three administrators. The site, operational since 2016, had over 227,000 stolen identities and generated $1.7 million. Additionally, $283,000 in cryptocurrency was seized from one administrator’s account. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Seizure of PopeyeTools**: The … Read more

Microsoft, Meta, and DOJ Disrupt Global Cybercrime and Fraudulent Networks

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November 22, 2024 at 04:48AM Meta, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Justice are taking action against cybercrime. Microsoft seized 240 fraudulent websites linked to a phishing kit seller. The DoJ shut down PopeyeTools, a marketplace for stolen data, while Meta removed over two million scam accounts. Collaborations aim to combat online fraud globally. ### … Read more

Scattered Spider Cybercrime Members Face Prison Time

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November 21, 2024 at 01:56PM The Department of Justice has charged five members of the hacking group “Scattered Spider” with various crimes related to cyberattacks on companies like MGM Resorts and Caesar’s Palace. Allegations include phishing and stealing sensitive data, cryptocurrencies, and identity information. They face significant prison sentences if convicted. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

US seizes PopeyeTools cybercrime marketplace, charges administrators

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November 21, 2024 at 10:51AM The U.S. has seized the cybercrime website ‘PopeyeTools’ and charged three administrators for selling stolen data. Authorities confiscated multiple domains and $283,000 in cryptocurrency. PopeyeTools trafficked financial information, offering services for cybercrime. Each administrator faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, though no arrests have been made. ### … Read more