December 12, 2024 at 02:27AM A global law enforcement operation named PowerOFF has dismantled 27 stresser services used for DDoS attacks, arresting three administrators and identifying over 300 users. Coordinated by Europol and 15 countries, the initiative addresses the rising threat of cybercrime and highlights vulnerabilities in web application security. ### Meeting Takeaways – December … Read more
December 11, 2024 at 11:38AM Law enforcement from 15 countries has dismantled 27 DDoS-for-hire services, arrested three administrators, and identified 300 users as part of ‘Operation PowerOFF.’ This initiative, led by Europol, targets cybercrime involving DDoS attacks, which can disrupt online services, especially during peak holiday shopping. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Operation PowerOFF Success**: An international … Read more
December 10, 2024 at 06:54AM Belgian and Dutch authorities arrested eight suspects linked to a “phone phishing” gang operating from the Netherlands, targeting victims worldwide to steal financial data. Law enforcement executed 17 searches, seizing cash, firearms, and luxury goods. The crime network, involving call centers, profited millions from phishing and bank fraud. ### Meeting … Read more
December 9, 2024 at 06:29AM Belgian and Dutch authorities arrested eight individuals linked to a fraud scheme involving phishing, online scams, and money laundering. Seventeen searches were conducted, yielding electronic devices, cash, luxury items, and a firearm. The cybercriminal group targeted victims across Europe, stealing millions using deceptive tactics, including fake police and bank impersonations. … Read more
December 5, 2024 at 10:27AM Europol has shut down Manson Market, a major online fraud marketplace, seizing over 50 servers and arresting two suspects. Launched in 2022, the site traded stolen data from phishing schemes. Authorities from multiple countries collaborated to dismantle the network, collecting over 200 terabytes of digital evidence. ### Meeting Takeaways – … Read more
December 5, 2024 at 08:15AM Europol announced the dismantling of the Manson Market cybercrime marketplace and associated phishing websites by law enforcement in Germany and other European countries. Investigations revealed thousands of users bought stolen financial data. Authorities seized over 50 servers and arrested key suspects. This follows other recent takedowns of online criminal networks. … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 07:42AM Europol announced the takedown of the criminal messaging service MATRIX, following a joint operation with French and Dutch authorities. Over 2.3 million messages linked to serious crimes were intercepted. Concurrently, Germany’s BKA shut down the Crimenetwork marketplace, while South Korea arrested six for adding DDoS capabilities to satellite receivers. ### … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 05:49AM Law enforcement, led by Europol, dismantled the encrypted messaging service Matrix, previously used by criminals. After spying for three months and intercepting 2.3 million messages, police arrested several suspects in France, Spain, and Lithuania. Matrix had around 8,000 global users involved in criminal activities like drug trafficking and money laundering. … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 03:40AM French and Dutch police dismantled the Matrix chat app, designed for secure criminal communication, following its discovery during a murder investigation. A joint task force compromised the app, accessing 2.3 million messages across 40 servers, revealing discussions on illicit activities. Investigations continue with multiple arrests anticipated. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 10:31AM Operation Passionflower has successfully dismantled MATRIX, an encrypted messaging platform for cybercriminals, following a major investigation across Europe. Authorities seized 40 servers, encrypted phones, and cash, arresting five suspects. Police monitored 2.3 million messages over three months, aiding further investigations into criminal activities linked to the platform. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more