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Global taskforce PowerOFF just nuked 27 DDoS platforms while a Dutch-Belgian ring was busted for stealing millions from seniors. Meanwhile, fresh arrests hit the US, from Scattered Spider’s newest hacker to Nigerian fraudsters and a Chinese firewall expert facing hefty prison sentences.
Law enforcement is sweeping up the digital underworld, busting Russian ransomware money launderers and taking down encrypted criminal apps. From arresting the most-wanted LockBit hacker to exposing DDoS-laced TV remotes, the global crackdown on cybercrime just hit overdrive.
Cybercrime is everywhere: from a US guy hacking gyms to sell his own security services to global takedowns busting thousands of scammers and pirate streaming rings. Authorities are clamping down hard, seizing millions in cash and crypto while shutting down massive SMS and VoIP fraud networks across the globe.
From extradited ransomware bosses and Bitfinex heist convicts to Scattered Spider charges, US prosecutors are sweeping up the digital underworld. They're also dismantling the infrastructure, seizing stolen-card marketplaces and locking up the crew behind massive pirate streaming empires.
Crypto crooks face the hammer: Bitcoin Fog’s founder gets 12 years, a Lifelock hacker lands 10, and a $232M K-pop-style scam nets 215 arrests. Meanwhile, US authorities indict AT&T data thieves while Indian police nab a suspect in the $235M WazirX heist.
Cybercrime networks are crumbling as global task forces dismantle over 22,000 malicious servers and arrest key players behind massive corporate breaches. From multi-million dollar real estate phishing schemes to sneaky cryptojackers, authorities are finally putting away the digital thieves draining millions.
Ransomware hitmen face years in prison as international task forces dismantle massive crypto scams and AI-generated malware. Meanwhile, a disgruntled ex-Disney staffer lands in jail for hacking menus and removing allergen warnings.
A US cop is facing ten years in prison for buying stolen data on the dark web, while Japanese police busted an 18-member Monero-laundering ring. Meanwhile, an FBI fugitive was caught in Italy, and Dutch and US authorities nabbed fresh suspects for selling data on Telegram and hacking the SEC.
A notorious hacker linked to FBI leaks is busted in Brazil while Finnish police dismantle a €1.3M Dark Web drug hub. Meanwhile, Dutch cops catch SMS scam artists and US prosecutors indict Sudanese brothers behind massive DDoS attacks.
Cybercrime faces a brutal crackdown as Dutch police dismantle the massive Bohemia Dark Web marketplace while US prosecutors charge market makers with $25M in token manipulation. Meanwhile, hackers admit to $37M crypto thefts and wage hijacking schemes, proving digital money is still too easy to steal.
Law enforcement is dismantling the LockBit and Evil Corp ransomware empires with fresh arrests, sanctions, and the seizure of over a billion dollars in laundered crypto. Meanwhile, a Briton faces extradition for hacking corporate emails to trade stocks, and data brokers and phishing rings are finally facing prison time.
Law enforcement is cracking down on the digital underworld, busting a massive iServer phishing ring and a $230M crypto heist duo. Meanwhile, a Skynet marketplace boss, a Vietnamese smishing crew, and a lone teacher selling stolen government data are all facing the music.

