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CybersecurityDEVELOPING

Microsoft disrupts EvilTokens platform linked to 12,000 compromised accounts

Microsoft said it led an industry-wide disruption of EvilTokens, a platform linked to the compromise of 12,000 accounts at 10,000 organizations over several months. UK police arrested two men, while 50 websites and 150 additional domains were seized through legal action.

  • EvilTokens was linked to 12,000 compromised accounts at 10,000 organizations.
  • Microsoft seized 50 websites and 150 additional domains tied to the platform.
1 sources50% confidence
Ars Technica
FraudDEVELOPING

Ukraine’s scam call centres may generate up to $1 billion a month

Scam call centres in Ukraine may generate up to $1 billion a month, according to a GI-TOC study. The organisation estimates that about 60,000 people work in the sector, while Ukrainian courts have issued at least 18 related verdicts since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

  • GI-TOC estimates that Ukraine’s scam call centres may generate up to $1 billion a month.
  • About 60,000 people may work in the sector.
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BBC News Україна
International crimeDEVELOPING

Six Nigerians extradited to US over alleged $6m online romance scam

Six Nigerian nationals were extradited from South Africa to the United States over an alleged online romance scam. South African police said more than 100 US women were targeted and lost over $6m.

  • Six Nigerian nationals were extradited from South Africa to the US over an alleged online scam.
  • Police link the suspects to Black Axe and say more than 100 US women were targeted.
1 sources91% confidence
The Guardian World