December 13, 2024 at 07:02AM The US dismantled Rydox, a cybercrime marketplace for stolen personal information, arresting three Kosovo nationals linked to its administration. Active since 2016, Rydox generated over $230,000 in illicit sales. The US seized its domain and cryptocurrency, while the suspects face serious charges, including identity theft and money laundering. ### Meeting … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 07:21AM An international law enforcement operation, Operation PowerOff, successfully dismantled 27 DDoS-for-hire websites and arrested three suspects in France and Germany. Coordinated by Europol, the operation identified over 300 users and aimed to curb disruptive DDoS attacks, especially during the holiday season, which cause significant financial and operational harm. ### Meeting … Read more
December 11, 2024 at 11:38AM Law enforcement from 15 countries has dismantled 27 DDoS-for-hire services, arrested three administrators, and identified 300 users as part of ‘Operation PowerOFF.’ This initiative, led by Europol, targets cybercrime involving DDoS attacks, which can disrupt online services, especially during peak holiday shopping. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Operation PowerOFF Success**: An international … Read more
December 10, 2024 at 06:54AM Belgian and Dutch authorities arrested eight suspects linked to a “phone phishing” gang operating from the Netherlands, targeting victims worldwide to steal financial data. Law enforcement executed 17 searches, seizing cash, firearms, and luxury goods. The crime network, involving call centers, profited millions from phishing and bank fraud. ### Meeting … Read more
November 22, 2024 at 05:00AM Microsoft has taken down 240 phishing websites and disrupted the ONNX service, attributing its operation to an individual based in Egypt. This action is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to combat phishing threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Phishing Website Seizures**: Microsoft has taken action by seizing a total of 240 … Read more
November 22, 2024 at 04:48AM Meta, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Justice are taking action against cybercrime. Microsoft seized 240 fraudulent websites linked to a phishing kit seller. The DoJ shut down PopeyeTools, a marketplace for stolen data, while Meta removed over two million scam accounts. Collaborations aim to combat online fraud globally. ### … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 05:43PM Microsoft seized 240 domains linked to ONNX, a phishing-as-a-service platform targeting companies and individuals since 2017. ONNX was the leading player in middle (AitM) phishing, promoting phishing kits on Telegram. Microsoft’s legal action aims to disrupt ONNX’s operations, though other threat providers may emerge. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Domain Seizure**: … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 06:58AM Threat actors have seized over 70,000 domains, targeting well-known brands and government entities due to inadequate domain ownership verification. This highlights vulnerabilities in domain management and the risks associated with lax security measures. The information was reported by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview:** Over 70,000 domains have been hijacked … Read more
November 6, 2024 at 09:40AM Researchers alert that the Winos 4.0 malware, linked to gaming apps, allows extensive control over compromised systems. Originating from Gh0st RAT, it targets Chinese-speaking users through deceptive tactics. The malware executes a multi-stage infection process, harvesting sensitive data and facilitating backdoor access for further exploitation. **Meeting Takeaways: Cybersecurity Update on … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 08:31AM Kolade Akinwale Ojelade received a 26-year prison sentence in the US for compromising email accounts via phishing, resulting in the theft of millions of dollars. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Individual Sentenced**: Kolade Akinwale Ojelade. 2. **Sentence Duration**: 26 years in prison. 3. **Location**: United States. 4. **Criminal Activity**: Compromised email accounts … Read more