#EncryptedCommunications

Europol Shuts Down Major Phishing Scheme Targeting Mobile Phone Credentials

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September 20, 2024 at 09:51AM Law enforcement authorities conducted Operation Kaerb, dismantling an international criminal network leveraging the iServer phishing platform. This led to 17 arrests, 28 searches, and seizure of items, with an estimated 1.2 million mobile phones unlocked. Additionally, Ghost, an encrypted communications network, was dismantled, and 47 cryptocurrency exchanges in Germany were … Read more

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

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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