Dutch authorities arrested two suspects after dismantling a bulletproof hosting network linked to cybercrime, disinfo, and Russian sanctions evasion.
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Dutch authorities dismantle hosting network allegedly used for cyberattacks and disinformation
Dutch authorities arrested two suspects and seized 800 servers tied to Stark Industries, a hosting firm linked to cyberattacks and disinformation. Dutch financial crime investigators arrested two men and seized 800 servers connected to Stark Industries, a hosting provider accused of enabling cyberattacks, interference operations, and disinformation campaigns. Authorities said the suspects supported Russian and…
AI, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Massive MENA cybercrime Operation Ramz disrupts infrastructure and arrests 201 suspects
INTERPOL led Operation Ramz in MENA, resulting in 201 arrests and 382 suspects tied to cybercrime networks. INTERPOL coordinated Operation Ramz across the Middle East and North Africa, leading to 201 arrests and identifying 382 additional suspects. ” A first-of-its-kind cybercrime operation in the MENA region has led to the arrest of 201 individuals, with a…
AI, Global Security News
Global Crackdown Arrests 276, Shuts 9 Crypto Scam Centers, Seizes $701M
A coordinated international operation involving U.S. and Chinese authorities has arrested at least 276 suspects and shut down nine scam centers used for cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes targeting Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown was led by the Dubai Police, under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Interior, in partnership…
Global Security News, malware, Russia
Three Arrested for Hacking Over 610,000 Roblox Accounts
Suspects accused of distributing malware and selling access to stolen Roblox accounts on Russian marketplaces
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Police dismantles 9 crypto scam centers, arrests 276 suspects
A joint international operation involving U.S. and Chinese authorities arrested at least 276 suspects and shut down nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers. […]
Europe, Global Security News
Europol Busts Albanian Scam Call Centers in Major Online Fraud Case
European police arrested 10 suspects after dismantling Albanian scam call centers linked to a €50m ($58m) online investment fraud operation
AI, Global Security News, Russia
Hackers arrested for stealing and reselling 600,000 Roblox accounts
Ukrainian police detained three suspects accused of hacking into Roblox accounts and reselling the data on Russian websites, with payments made in cryptocurrency. Police raid (Source: The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine) “Prosecutors of the Lviv region, together with the cyber police and the Security Service of Ukraine, have stopped the activities of a group…
AI, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Operation PowerOFF: 53 DDoS domains seized and 3 Million criminal accounts uncovered
Operation PowerOFF shut down 53 DDoS-for-hire domains, arrested four suspects, and exposed data on over 3 million criminal user accounts. Operation PowerOFF is an international law enforcement action that dismantled 53 domains linked to DDoS-for-hire services used by over 75,000 cybercriminals. Authorities arrested four suspects, seized infrastructure, and gained access to databases containing more than…
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Seized VerifTools servers expose 915,655 fake IDs, 8 arrested
On April 7 and 8, Dutch police arrested eight suspects in a nationwide operation targeting users of the VerifTools platform as part of an identity fraud investigation. The suspects, all men aged 20 to 34, are accused of identity fraud, forgery, and cybercrime-related offenses. During searches, officers seized smartphones, laptops, cash, cryptocurrency, and weapons or…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, Network Security
Interpol – Operation Synergia III leads to 45,000 malicious IPs dismantled and 94 arrests worldwide
INTERPOL dismantled 45,000 malicious IPs and servers and arrested 94 suspects in a global cybercrime operation. INTERPOL announced a global cybercrime operation (codenamed Operation Synergia III) involving 72 countries that dismantled 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing, malware, and ransomware. The international law enforcement operation led to 94 arrests, 110 ongoing investigations,…
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Europol-led crackdown on The Com hackers leads to 30 arrests
A yearlong Europol-coordinated operation dubbed “Project Compass” has led to 30 arrests and 179 suspects being tied to “The Com,” an online cybercrime collective that targets children and teenagers. […]
Apps, Global Security News
Police arrests 651 suspects in African cybercrime crackdown
African authorities arrested 651 suspects and recovered over $4.3 million in a joint operation targeting investment fraud, mobile money scams, and fake loan applications. […]