UK takes down major ‘Russian Coms’ caller ID spoofing platform

August 1, 2024 at 01:58PM The UK’s NCA shut down Russian Coms, a caller ID spoofing platform used by criminals to make over 1.8 million scam calls. The platform operated globally, affecting victims across 107 countries, resulting in tens of millions in financial losses. Three suspects have been arrested and law enforcement agencies worldwide are … Read more

After LockBit, ALPHV Takedowns, RaaS Startups Go on a Recruiting Drive

March 20, 2024 at 11:27AM Law enforcement action against ransomware groups has not eradicated them, but it has disrupted the cyber underground and created distrust among criminals. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that while law enforcement action has not completely eradicated ransomware groups, it has disrupted the cyber underground and fostered … Read more

Interpol operation Synergia takes down 1,300 servers used for cybercrime

February 2, 2024 at 10:33AM The international law enforcement operation ‘Synergia’ successfully dismantled over 1,300 command and control servers used in ransomware, phishing, and malware campaigns. This involved the collaboration of 60 law enforcement agencies from 55 countries and resulted in the identification of 1,900 IP addresses linked to cybercrime activities. Additionally, 31 individuals were … Read more