December 13, 2024 at 02:15AM The U.S. Department of Justice shut down the Rydox marketplace, arresting its Kosovo administrators for selling stolen personal information and cybercrime tools. Rydox facilitated over 7,600 sales, generating $230,000. Additionally, Nigerian national Abiola Kayode was extradited for his role in a $6 million email fraud scheme. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 05:16PM An international law enforcement operation has shut down the Rydox cybercrime marketplace, leading to the arrest of three administrators involved in its operations. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Operation Overview**: An international law enforcement operation successfully targeted the Rydox cybercrime marketplace. 2. **Outcome**: The operation resulted in the seizure of the Rydox … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 03:06PM Law enforcement worldwide has seized 27 popular platforms used for DDoS attacks in an ongoing operation called PowerOFF, coordinated by Europol across 15 countries. It targeted cybercriminals, arresting three administrators and identifying over 300 others. Authorities aim to disrupt the cybercrime ecosystem, especially during heightened holiday attack periods. ### Meeting … Read more
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 4, 2024 at 03:39PM The FBI warns that scammers are increasingly using AI to enhance online fraud schemes, including romance, investment, and job scams. They advise the public to be vigilant and provide tips for identifying scams, such as checking for imperfections in media and verifying identities through secret phrases. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **FBI … 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 03:08PM NordVPN is offering a Black Friday deal with a 74% discount until December 10. Customers can secure a 2-year plan for just $2.99 per month and receive an additional 3 months free. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** – **Promotion**: NordVPN Black Friday deal is currently active. – **Discount**: 74% discount available. – … Read more
November 25, 2024 at 10:59AM Meta has removed 2 million accounts related to pig butchering and other scams from its platforms since the beginning of the year. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways: – **Action Taken**: Meta has removed 2 million accounts from its platforms. – **Reason for Action**: The accounts were linked to “pig butchering” and … Read more
November 25, 2024 at 12:38AM China’s Cyberspace Administration has launched a campaign to ban internet echo chambers and manipulative e-commerce practices, focusing on algorithmic transparency and preventing discriminatory pricing. Tech providers must find solutions to avoid “information cocoons.” Businesses have until year-end to comply, with assessments starting in January 2024. No specific penalties were outlined. … Read more
November 22, 2024 at 05:45PM Andrew Tate’s website, Real World, was hacked, compromising data from over 113,000 subscribers, including usernames and email addresses. The attackers exploited security flaws, spamming the site’s chat with LGBTQ+ emojis. Tate, under house arrest facing serious criminal charges, had previously left user data exposed online, raising significant security concerns. ### … Read more