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Europol coordinated a crackdown on three cybercrime operations, targeting the malware Rhadamanthys, the Elysium botnet, and VenomRAT. Police arrested a key suspect in Greece and seized over 1,000 servers, revealing millions of stolen credentials from infected computers. Rhadamanthys gained prominence after the takedown of another malware, Lumma, earlier this year.
European law enforcement arrested 18 people involved in credit card fraud and money laundering, which defrauded 4.3 million cardholders across 193 countries, resulting in losses of €300 million ($346 million). The operation, named Chargeback, targeted a total of 44 suspects, including nationals from several countries.
Law enforcement across Spain and Germany arrested 34 members of Black Axe, a notorious cybercrime group originally from Nigeria. Their operations include online fraud and money laundering, often exploiting vulnerable individuals in poor neighborhoods. The recent raids resulted in nearly €6 million in fraud losses and significant asset seizures.
Europol has shut down Cryptomixer, a cryptocurrency laundering service linked to the laundering of 1.3 billion euros since 2016. The site was used by cybercriminals to obscure the origins of their funds, making it harder for authorities to trace illegal transactions.
Europol has successfully dismantled a cybercrime operation responsible for generating over €540 million in illicit revenue through various online scams. The operation involved multiple arrests and the seizure of assets, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime across Europe.
Europol has successfully dismantled six major DDoS-for-hire services that were responsible for numerous cyberattacks across Europe. The operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies and aimed to curb the growing trend of cybercriminals offering DDoS attacks as a service. This crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity and reduce online threats.
Europol has successfully dismantled a major SIM farm network, significantly disrupting the criminal operations behind it. This network was involved in sim swapping attacks, which allowed hackers to gain control of victims' accounts and steal sensitive information. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and protect digital identities across Europe.
European police forces have dismantled a large-scale cybercrime network that created nearly 50 million fake online accounts for fraudulent activities, arresting seven suspects in a coordinated operation named Operation SIMCARTEL. The operation involved the seizure of 1200 SIM boxes and various digital assets, with significant financial losses reported in Austria and Latvia due to scams facilitated by the network.