June 13, 2024 at 10:04AM In 2024, significant takedowns of cybercrime groups like LockBit and ALPHV/BlackCat signal a potential turning point. Cybercrime organizations function similarly to startups, adapting quickly to market demands and staying ahead of law enforcement. Legislative changes and collaboration between industry and law enforcement play a crucial role in combating cybercrime and … Read more
May 17, 2024 at 07:42AM Recent cybercrime operations by the FBI and global law enforcement included the shutdown of BreachForums, marking a more aggressive approach in battling cybercriminals. While takedowns disrupt, dismantlement involves arrests and infrastructure confiscation, a challenge compounded by cybercriminal safe havens. Efforts to dismantle groups like Scattered Spider are underway, albeit with … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 06:27AM Feature Cops shut down LabHost, a dark-web marketplace providing fake websites for phishing. 35 arrests were made in an international operation led by London’s Metropolitan Police Service. LabHost had over 2,000 paying customers, generating over $1 million in revenue. Police aim to discourage and disrupt criminal use of such services. … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 09:48AM German authorities announced the takedown of the cybercrime marketplace ‘Crimemarket’, arresting six people. Described as the biggest illegal German-speaking online platform, it facilitated trade in narcotics, weapons, cybercrime tools, and illegal services. Law enforcement seized the domain, executing 102 search warrants. Evidence seized included mobile phones, IT equipment, narcotics, and … Read more