Microsoft disrupts Storm-1152, a cybercrime-as-a-service business facilitating phishing, identity theft, and DDoS attacks.
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Law Enforcement Reportedly Behind Takedown of BlackCat/Alphv Ransomware Website
The leak website of the notorious BlackCat/Alphv ransomware group has been offline for days and law enforcement is reportedly behind the takedown.
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US Announces IPStorm Botnet Takedown and Its Creator’s Guilty Plea
US government announces the takedown of the IPStorm proxy service botnet and the guilty plea of its creator, a Russian/Moldovan national.
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Mozi Botnet Likely Killed by Its Creators
The recent shutdown of the Mozi botnet is believed to have been carried out by its creators, possibly forced by Chinese authorities.
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China Crackdown on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Nets Thousands but Leaves Networks Intact
Chinese authorities have netted thousands of people in a crackdown on cyber scams, but the criminal networks remain intact.
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Tor-Based Drug Marketplace Piilopuoti Shut Down by Law Enforcement
Finnish authorities have seized the drugs marketplace Piilopuoti, which has been operating on the Tor network since May 2022.
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Industry Reactions to Qakbot Botnet Disruption: Feedback Friday
Industry professionals comment on the law enforcement operation targeting the Qakbot botnet and its implications.
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US Seizes Domains of 13 DDoS-for-Hire Services
US authorities have seized 13 internet domains associated with DDoS-for-hire services.
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US, Ukraine Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges Used by Cybercriminals
Authorities in the US and Ukraine have worked together to shut down nine websites offering cryptocurrency exchange services to cybercriminals.
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Global Operation Takes Down Dark Web Drug Marketplace
Law enforcement agencies around the world seized an online marketplace and arrested nearly 300 people allegedly involved in buying and selling drugs.
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