#CybercrimeRing

LockBit identity reveal a bigger letdown than Game of Thrones Season 8

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February 23, 2024 at 11:33AM The LockBit leaks culminated in the underwhelming reveal of LockBitSupp’s true identity, dispelling past claims and speculating that he resides in China, North Korea, Iran, or Russia. Operation Cronos exposed various facets of LockBit, including their affiliates, arrests, and financial extortion, symbolizing a significant crackdown on the cybercrime ring. From … Read more

Microsoft Disrupts Cybercrime Service That Created 750 Million Fraudulent Accounts

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December 14, 2023 at 06:24AM Microsoft announced the dismantling of Storm-1152, a cybercrime-as-a-service network that generated 750 million fraudulent Microsoft accounts for phishing and other criminal activities. The illicit group made millions by selling these accounts and tools to other cybercrime groups, prompting Microsoft to seize their infrastructure and reveal the identities of key operators. … Read more