Microsoft disrupted an alleged threat actor group that built viable cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) businesses. Dubbed Storm-1152 by Microsoft, the group bilked enterprises and consumers globally out of millions of dollars. Images of Storm-1152’s illicit websites. Source: Microsoft Cybercrime-as-a-service is a model where adversaries with superior skills build attack tools, like automated bots, to sell to other fraudsters who may not be as technically adept, increasing the opportunity and reach for cybercrime and fraud. CaaS businesses encourage … More →

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