#OnlineMarketplace

Largest German Crime Marketplace Taken Down, Administrator Arrested

by

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

Police seizes largest German online crime marketplace, arrests admin

by

December 3, 2024 at 12:21PM Germany has dismantled the largest online cybercrime marketplace, “Crimenetwork,” and arrested its administrator. The platform was involved in the sale of drugs, stolen data, and illegal services, highlighting efforts to combat online criminal activity. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Action Taken**: German authorities successfully shut down the largest online cybercrime marketplace, called … Read more

Russia gives life sentence to Hydra dark web kingpin after seizing a ton of drugs

by

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

US Takes Down Stolen Credit Card Marketplace PopeyeTools

by

November 22, 2024 at 08:04AM The US Department of Justice seized PopeyeTools, a marketplace for trading stolen credit card information, and charged three administrators. The site, operational since 2016, had over 227,000 stolen identities and generated $1.7 million. Additionally, $283,000 in cryptocurrency was seized from one administrator’s account. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Seizure of PopeyeTools**: The … Read more

Crypto Analysts Expose HuiOne Guarantee’s $11 Billion Cybercrime Transactions

by

July 10, 2024 at 04:33AM Cryptocurrency analysts uncovered HuiOne Guarantee, an online marketplace utilized by cybercriminals in Southeast Asia, facilitating transactions totaling at least $11 billion and primarily associated with pig butchering scams. Connected to Cambodian conglomerate HuiOne Group, it offers money laundering services and engages in various fraudulent activities, targeting victims worldwide. Elliptic’s report … Read more

Scammers Fake DocuSign Templates to Blackmail & Steal From Companies

by

May 15, 2024 at 04:44PM Phishing attacks mimicking legitimate DocuSign requests are on the rise due to the availability of fake templates and login credentials in the underground market. Attackers leverage the familiarity of DocuSign emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information. Companies are at risk of data theft and extortion, and employees should … Read more