December 2, 2024 at 02:45PM Russian authorities sentenced Stanislav Moiseyev, leader of the Hydra Market criminal group, to life in prison for drug trafficking. Over a dozen accomplices received 8 to 23-year sentences. Hydra, once the largest darknet market, had substantial drug sales and money laundering operations before being seized by law enforcement in 2022. … Read more
November 27, 2024 at 09:19AM An international law enforcement operation has shut down a major pirate streaming service that had over 22 million users globally and generated €250 million ($263 million) monthly in revenue. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Operation Overview**: An international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled a large-scale pirate streaming service. 2. **User Base**: … Read more
November 26, 2024 at 02:17PM Operation Serengeti, coordinated by Interpol and Afripol, resulted in over 1,000 arrests across 19 African countries for major cybercrimes causing nearly $193 million in losses. Authorities dismantled numerous scams and recovered around $44 million, targeting ransomware, email fraud, and online scams with significant operations in Kenya, Senegal, and Nigeria, among … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 10:51AM The U.S. has seized the cybercrime website ‘PopeyeTools’ and charged three administrators for selling stolen data. Authorities confiscated multiple domains and $283,000 in cryptocurrency. PopeyeTools trafficked financial information, offering services for cybercrime. Each administrator faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, though no arrests have been made. ### … Read more
November 19, 2024 at 04:59PM Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian citizen, was extradited from South Korea to the U.S. for his role in the Phobos ransomware operation, accused of extorting over $16 million from victims. Facing 13 charges, he provided technical support to criminals using the malware. If convicted, he could face over 100 years in … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 08:04PM Larry Dean Harmon, 41, was sentenced to three years in prison for operating the Grams dark-web search engine and the Helix cryptocurrency laundering service, which handled over 354,000 bitcoins. He pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy, and faces significant financial penalties, including a $60 million fine. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 6, 2024 at 08:13AM Law enforcement successfully dismantled over 22,000 malicious IP addresses in an operation targeting phishing, infostealers, and ransomware activities. The crackdown represents a significant step in combating global cybercrime. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Operation Overview**: A significant law enforcement operation targeted cybercrime activities. 2. **Malicious IPs**: Over 22,000 malicious IP addresses were … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 07:39AM German authorities disrupted dstat[.]cc, a platform enabling simplified DDoS attacks for users with minimal technical skills. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) highlighted its role in assessing attack capabilities. Two suspects, involved in drug trafficking via an online platform, were arrested. This action is part of the ongoing PowerOFF operation. … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 10:57AM Law enforcement has seized the Dstat.cc DDoS review platform, arresting two suspects linked to its operation as part of “Operation PowerOFF.” This international crackdown targets DDoS-for-hire services, which often disrupt online services and inflict economic damages. Investigations revealed connections to hacktivist groups and ongoing cybercrime enforcement efforts. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 12:46PM International law enforcement, led by the Dutch Politie, has disrupted Redline and Meta malware operations, arresting two suspects in Belgium and charging Maxim Rudometov in the US. This effort, dubbed Operation Magnus, seized servers and domains, potentially impacting thousands of victims and highlighting ongoing global cybercrime initiatives. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more