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Karma Catches Up to Global Phishing Service 16Shop

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Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:58:56 +0000

You’ve probably never heard of “16Shop,” but there’s a good chance someone using it has tried to phish you. Last week, the international police organization INTERPOL said it had shuttered the notorious 16Shop, a popular phishing-as-a-service platform launched in 2017 that made it simple for even complete novices to conduct complex and convincing phishing scams. INTERPOL said authorities in Indonesia arrested the 21-year-old proprietor and one of his alleged facilitators, and that a third suspect was apprehended in Japan.

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MalwareBytes Security 

Sextortionists used mobile malware to steal nude videos, contact lists from victims

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In an international police action supported by Interpol, law enforcement agencies have uncovered and dismantled an international sextortion ring.

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MalwareBytes Security 

A week in security (June 13 – June 19)

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Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:49:33 +0000

The most important and interesting computer security stories from the last week.

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MalwareBytes Security 

Interpol’s First Light operation smashes crime on a global scale

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Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:24:46 +0000

Interpol’s annual First Light project has gone global for the second time. We take a look at the results, findings, and trends.

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Security TrendMicro 

INTERPOL Collaboration Reduces Cryptojacking by 78%

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Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:40:55 +0000

Cybercriminals are often seen as having the upper hand over the “white hat” community. After all, they’re anonymous, can launch attacks from virtually anywhere in the world, and usually have the element of surprise. But there’s one secret weapon the good guys have: Collaboration. That’s why Trend Micro has always prioritized its partnerships with law…

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Security TrendMicro 

Tackling the BEC Epidemic in a New Partnership with INTERPOL

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Credit to Author: erinj| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:45:45 +0000

In just a few short years, Business Email Compromise (BEC) has gone from a peripheral threat to a major cyber risk for organizations. It’s making criminal gangs millions of dollars each month, hitting corporate profits and reputation in the process. Trend Micro has built a formidable array of resources over the past few years to…

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