Europol Shuts Down Major Phishing Scheme Targeting Mobile Phone Credentials

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

Germany seizes 47 crypto exchanges used by ransomware gangs

September 19, 2024 at 12:00PM German law enforcement seized 47 cryptocurrency exchanges in the country for facilitating illegal money laundering for cybercriminals, creating a low-risk environment for criminal transactions. The “Final Exchange” portal now redirects visitors to a warning page, revealing that extensive user and transaction data have been secured for future investigations. The operators … Read more