December 5, 2024 at 12:47PM German authorities have seized over 50 servers belonging to the Manson Market cybercrime marketplace and arrested two main suspects in connection with phishing operations. The investigation, which began in autumn 2022, has linked the site to the sale of stolen personal data, impacting numerous victims and facilitating fraud. ### Meeting … 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 5, 2024 at 02:07AM Operation Serengeti, a collaboration among Interpol, Afripol, and authorities in 19 African countries, led to over 1,000 arrests linked to cybercrimes costing $192 million. Despite this success, experts warn that cybercriminals may quickly adapt, emphasizing the need for stronger legal frameworks and increased cybersecurity education to combat ongoing threats. ### … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 11:47AM German authorities announced the takedown of Crimenetwork, the largest German-speaking illegal online marketplace, which traded illicit goods and cryptocurrencies. An alleged administrator was arrested, and significant assets were seized. This coincided with Europol’s shutdown of Matrix, an encrypted messaging service used by criminals. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Takedown of Crimenetwork**: … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 10:36AM German authorities have shut down the Crimenetwork platform again, arresting a 29-year-old suspected admin and seizing about €1 million in cryptocurrency. Launched in 2012, the platform facilitated illegal sales, amassing more than €90 million in transactions. Law enforcement aims to enhance data-sharing efforts for future investigations. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … 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 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
December 3, 2024 at 02:34AM A Russian court sentenced Hydra’s leader, Stanislav Moiseev, to life for running an online drug marketplace, alongside 15 co-conspirators receiving 8 to 23 years. The gang was charged with drug production and sales, with their operations disrupted in 2022 following an international police raid. Appeals are expected. Here are the … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 04:07PM Operation HAECHI V, involving law enforcement from 40 countries, led to the arrest of over 5,500 suspects and the seizure of $400 million in virtual assets, targeting various cyber frauds. Notably, a voice-phishing syndicate linked to $1.1 billion in losses was dismantled. Interpol emphasized the importance of international cooperation in … Read more