On Tuesday, a hacker-for-hire marketplace that was responsible for the sale of millions of stolen accounts was taken offline in an international crackdown initiative dubbed “Operation Cookie Monster”. The operation involved law enforcement from three continents and was led by Europol. The crackdown targeted Infraud, a dark-web hacking forum that facilitated the buying and selling… Continue reading Operation Cookie Monster shuts off hacker marketplace selling millions of stolen accounts
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Operation Cookie Monster: Feds seize “notorious hacker marketplace”
The global investigation known as “Operation Cookie Monster” has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of a “notorious hacker marketplace”— a website where people could buy and sell stolen data and services related to computer intrusions and other cybercrime activities. The Justice Department and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that they… Continue reading Operation Cookie Monster: Feds seize “notorious hacker marketplace”
Authorities dismantle
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, law enforcement authorities have disrupted the activities of crypto exchange Bitzlato and accused its operators of being a “haven” for illicit activities. The joint operation was carried out by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI, and the IRS. The operation… Continue reading Authorities dismantle
Saudi Arabian Espionage Operation Reportedly Forced Wikimedia to Ban Saudi-Based Team of Administrators
In late April 2021, reports of Saudi Arabian espionage operations sparked international outrage after it was revealed that Wikimedia Foundation, the organization behind Wikipedia, was forced to ban a team of Saudi-based administrators. The administrators reportedly had their credentials revoked after Saudi intelligence agencies allegedly infiltrated the Wikipedia platform and began to manipulate content. The… Continue reading Saudi Arabian Espionage Operation Reportedly Forced Wikimedia to Ban Saudi-Based Team of Administrators