It allowed customers to host hack-for-hire services, supported ransomware and infostealer operators, and accepted crypto payments.
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Microsoft Disrupts Chinese-Language Phishing Market Behind 1B+ Messages
Backed by a federal court order, Microsoft and Health-ISAC seized domains powering YAM Store, CoGUI, and Iron Man.
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Police Shut Down KillSec Ransomware, Identify Alleged Teen Leader
Police took control of KillSec’s leak site and secured at least 110 terabytes of data stolen from victims.
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AI-Powered Phishing Platform EvilTokens Disrupted by Microsoft
The cybercrime platform leveraged AI at every step of the attack chain, including writing social engineering messages and deciding targets.
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NightmareStresser DDoS Service Disrupted in International Operation
Active since at least 2022, NightmareStresser was one of the longest-running DDoS-for-hire services in the world.
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15,000 WordPress Websites Cleaned Up in SocGholish Botnet Takedown
Law enforcement and private partners took down 106 SocGholish C&C servers and domains as part of Operation Endgame.
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FBI Seizes 13 Websites That Officials Say Were Used by China to Target and Recruit US Workers
The 13 websites purported to be affiliated with consulting companies that advertised job openings for current and former holders of security clearances
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Over 1.4 Million Accounts Disrupted in Cybercrime Crackdown
Law enforcement and tech companies disrupted infrastructure linked to scammers operating across Southeast Asia.
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‘First VPN’ Cybercrime Service Disrupted, Administrator Arrested
The FBI says First VPN has been used by dozens of ransomware groups for network reconnaissance and intrusions.
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Microsoft Disrupts Malware-Signing Service Run by ‘Fox Tempest’
Fox Tempest provides a service that cybercriminals use to distribute ransomware and other malware disguised as legitimate software.
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