A coordinated international law enforcement operation has dismantled Genesis Market, an illegal online marketplace that specialized in the sale of stolen credentials associated with email, bank accounts, and social media platforms. Coinciding with the infrastructure seizure, the major crackdown, which involved authorities from 17 countries, culminated in 119 arrests and 208 property searches in 13 […]
The FBI has warned consumers about a newly-detected, fake “play-to-earn” mobile and online game that tricks victims into depositing cryptocurrency, only to later steal it. In a public service announcement(opens in new tab), the FBI said the elaborate scheme sees scammers first contact the potential victim and try to build a relationship with them. After […]
A Croatian national has been arrested for allegedly operating NetWire, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) marketed on cybercrime forums since 2012 as a stealthy way to spy on infected systems and siphon passwords. The arrest coincided with a seizure of the NetWire sales website by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While the defendant […]
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