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RedVDS Cybercrime Service Disrupted by Microsoft and Law Enforcement

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RedVDS Cybercrime Service Disrupted by Microsoft and Law Enforcement 2026-01-14 at 17:43 By Eduard Kovacs RedVDS enables threat actors to set up servers that can be used for phishing, BEC attacks, account takeover, and fraud. The post RedVDS Cybercrime Service Disrupted by Microsoft and Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt […]

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Cyber fraud network behind €5,93 million in losses dismantled in Spain

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Cyber fraud network behind €5,93 million in losses dismantled in Spain 2026-01-12 at 12:50 By Sinisa Markovic The Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), working closely with the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (Bayerisches Landeskriminalamt) and with support from Europol, has carried out an operation targeting the international criminal organization known as Black Axe. Black Axe […]

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Feds Seize Password Database Used in Massive Bank Account Takeover Scheme

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Feds Seize Password Database Used in Massive Bank Account Takeover Scheme 2025-12-23 at 14:46 By Eduard Kovacs The cybercriminals attempted to steal $28 million from compromised bank accounts through phishing. The post Feds Seize Password Database Used in Massive Bank Account Takeover Scheme appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View […]

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574 Arrested, $3 Million Seized in Crackdown on African Cybercrime Rings

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574 Arrested, $3 Million Seized in Crackdown on African Cybercrime Rings 2025-12-23 at 11:32 By Ionut Arghire Authorities in Senegal, Ghana, Benin, and Cameroon dismantled BEC, ransomware, and other cyber-fraud networks. The post 574 Arrested, $3 Million Seized in Crackdown on African Cybercrime Rings appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek […]

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574 arrests, $3 million recovered in Africa-wide cybercrime crackdown

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574 arrests, $3 million recovered in Africa-wide cybercrime crackdown 2025-12-22 at 15:09 By Anamarija Pogorelec Law enforcement agencies across 19 countries arrested 574 suspects and recovered approximately $3 million during a major cybercrime operation spanning Africa. Suspects were arrested in Ghana in connection to the cyber-fraud case, with over 100 digital devices seized. (Source: Europol) […]

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DIG AI: Uncensored darknet AI assistant at the service of criminals and terrorists

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DIG AI: Uncensored darknet AI assistant at the service of criminals and terrorists 2025-12-22 at 13:00 By Help Net Security Resecurity has identified the emergence of uncensored darknet AI assistants, enabling threat actors to leverage advanced data processing capabilities for malicious purposes. One of these – DIG AI – was identified on September 29 of […]

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US Shuts Down Crypto Exchange E-Note, Charges Russian Administrator

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US Shuts Down Crypto Exchange E-Note, Charges Russian Administrator 2025-12-19 at 15:05 By Ionut Arghire The exchange has been allegedly involved in laundering money for ransomware groups and other transnational cybercriminal organizations. The post US Shuts Down Crypto Exchange E-Note, Charges Russian Administrator appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View […]

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European police busts Ukraine scam call centers

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European police busts Ukraine scam call centers 2025-12-16 at 15:25 By Zeljka Zorz Law enforcement agencies from several European countries have arrested twelve persons suspected of being involved in scamming victims across Europe, Eurojust announced today. “The fraudsters used various scams, such as posing as police officers to withdraw money using their victims’ cards and […]

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Global law enforcement actions put pressure on cybercrime networks

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Global law enforcement actions put pressure on cybercrime networks 2025-12-03 at 08:33 By Sinisa Markovic In 2025, law enforcement agencies disrupted the infrastructure and operations of established cybercriminal groups. These groups shift across borders, and the agencies pursuing them are adjusting to that. International operations target cybercrime rings worldwide US investigators carried out one of […]

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$29 Million Worth of Bitcoin Seized in Cryptomixer Takedown

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$29 Million Worth of Bitcoin Seized in Cryptomixer Takedown 2025-12-01 at 17:39 By Eduard Kovacs Cryptomixer was targeted by law enforcement in Operation Olympia for facilitating cybercrime and money laundering.  The post $29 Million Worth of Bitcoin Seized in Cryptomixer Takedown appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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1,000+ Servers Hit in Law Enforcement Takedown of Rhadamanthys, VenomRAT, Elysium

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1,000+ Servers Hit in Law Enforcement Takedown of Rhadamanthys, VenomRAT, Elysium 2025-11-13 at 17:50 By Eduard Kovacs An individual believed to have been involved in the operation of VenomRAT was arrested recently in Greece. The post 1,000+ Servers Hit in Law Enforcement Takedown of Rhadamanthys, VenomRAT, Elysium appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an […]

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Rhadamanthys infostealer operation disrupted by law enforcement

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Rhadamanthys infostealer operation disrupted by law enforcement 2025-11-13 at 14:05 By Zeljka Zorz The rumors were true: Operation Endgame, a joint effort between law enforcement and judicial authorities of several European countries, Australia, Canada, the UK and the US, has disrupted the infrastructure supporting the operation of the Rhadamanthys infostealer. “Between 10 and 14 November […]

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How far can police push privacy before it breaks

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How far can police push privacy before it breaks 2025-11-11 at 10:29 By Sinisa Markovic Police use drones, body cameras, and license plate readers as part of their daily work. Supporters say these tools make communities safer. Critics see something different, a system that collects too much data and opens the door to abuse. When […]

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European authorities dismantle €600 million crypto scam network

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European authorities dismantle €600 million crypto scam network 2025-11-04 at 13:25 By Sinisa Markovic Nine people have been arrested in a coordinated international operation targeting a large cryptocurrency money laundering network that defrauded victims of more than €600 million. The operation was led by Eurojust, the EU’s judicial cooperation agency, which brought together investigators and […]

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Europe’s phone networks are drowning in fake calls

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Europe’s phone networks are drowning in fake calls 2025-11-03 at 07:00 By Anamarija Pogorelec Caller ID spoofing has become one of Europe’s most persistent enablers of cyber fraud. A new position paper from Europol warns that manipulated phone identities now drive much of the continent’s financial and social engineering crime, making it difficult for law […]

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72 states sign first global UN Convention against Cybercrime

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72 states sign first global UN Convention against Cybercrime 2025-10-27 at 14:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec The world’s first global convention to prevent and respond to cybercrime opened for signature today in Hanoi, Vietnam, and will remain open at United Nations Headquarters in New York until 31 December 2026. Adopted by the UN General Assembly in […]

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Russian Government Now Actively Managing Cybercrime Groups: Security Firm

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Russian Government Now Actively Managing Cybercrime Groups: Security Firm 2025-10-23 at 18:00 By Ionut Arghire The relationship between the Russian government and cybercriminal groups has evolved from passive tolerance. The post Russian Government Now Actively Managing Cybercrime Groups: Security Firm appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Spanish Authorities Dismantle ‘GXC Team’ Crime-as-a-Service Operation

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Spanish Authorities Dismantle ‘GXC Team’ Crime-as-a-Service Operation 2025-10-13 at 12:57 By Ionut Arghire The authorities arrested GoogleXcoder, the alleged administrator of GXC Team, which offered phishing kits and Android malware. The post Spanish Authorities Dismantle ‘GXC Team’ Crime-as-a-Service Operation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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$439 million recovered in global financial crime crackdown

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$439 million recovered in global financial crime crackdown 2025-09-25 at 10:12 By Anamarija Pogorelec Authorities around the world have recovered $439 million from criminals following a months-long operation led by INTERPOL. The effort, called HAECHI VI, ran from April through August 2025 and involved police in 40 countries and territories working together to track and […]

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€100M crypto scam busted: Five arrested in Europe-wide operation

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€100M crypto scam busted: Five arrested in Europe-wide operation 2025-09-24 at 13:18 By Anamarija Pogorelec A cross-border cryptocurrency scam has left investors across Europe with losses of more than €100 million. Authorities in several countries worked together to shut down the operation and arrest those behind it. How the scheme worked The fraudsters ran what […]

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