#CybercrimeEnforcement

Zeus, IcedID malware kingpin faces 40 years in slammer

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February 16, 2024 at 11:41AM Ukrainian cybercrime kingpin Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov has pleaded guilty to leading the Zeus and IcedID malware operations, potentially facing 40 years in prison. The US considers this a significant win in its fight against cybercrime. Penchukov’s involvement in these operations resulted in millions of dollars in losses and jeopardized critical … Read more

Amazon sues REKK fraud gang that stole millions in illicit refunds

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December 8, 2023 at 11:51AM Amazon’s Customer Protection and Enforcement team has sued an international fraudulent organization known as REKK and seven former Amazon employees for participating in a refund scheme that resulted in the theft of millions of dollars worth of products from Amazon’s online platforms. The scheme involved providing illicit refunds in exchange … Read more