First VPN, a service used by ransomware actors and fraudsters, was dismantled by Europol
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Europol Seizes First VPN Used by Ransomware Gangs, Arrests Administrator
Europol has seized First VPN, a service used by ransomware gangs, arrested its administrator and gained access to data linked to thousands of users.
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DDoS-For-Hire Services Disrupted by International Police Action in ‘Operation PowerOff’
Coordinated action by FBI, Europol and others seizes infrastructure, makes arrests – and sends warning letters to known DDoS service users
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Tycoon2FA phishing platform returns after recent police disruption
The Tycoon2FA phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that Europol and partners disrupted on March 4 has already returned to previously observed activity levels. […]
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LeakBase Cybercrime and Hacker Forum Seized
Europol seizes LeakBase cybercrime and hacker forum used to trade stolen data, disrupting a global platform with over 140,000 members.
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Europol: Großer Markt für gestohlene Daten geschlossen
Europol koordinierte den Schlag gegen Leakbase. PixelBiss – shutterstock.com Die Polizei von Amsterdam hat im Zuge einer internationalen Aktion laut Europol einen der weltweit größten Handelsplätze für gestohlene Daten geschlossen. Leakbase hatte weltweit 142.000 registrierte Nutzer, wie die europäische Polizeibehörde in Den Haag mitteilte. Die Server des Marktes waren in Amsterdam. Die Daten wurden sichergestellt.…
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Authorities Shut Down Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Used to Bypass MFA
Europol and partners dismantle Tycoon 2FA phishing service used to bypass MFA, disrupting a global phishing-as-a-service operation targeting organisations.
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Microsoft leads takedown of Tycoon2FA phishing service infrastructure
The infrastructure hosting the Tycoon2FA service, which Europol said was among the largest phishing operations worldwide, has been taken down by a coalition of IT companies and law enforcement agencies. At least temporarily, this removes access to one more tool for evading multifactor authentication defenses from threat actors. Europol, which coordinated the operation, said Wednesday…
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Europol-coordinated action disrupts Tycoon2FA phishing platform
An international law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol has disrupted Tycoon2FA, a major phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform linked to tens of millions of phishing messages each month. […]
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‘Project Compass’ Cracks Down on ‘The Com’: 30 Members of Notorious Cybercrime Gang Arrested
International law enforcement operation led by Europol targets network of teenagers and young adults involved in ransomware attacks, extortion and other crimes