Ransomware – Ukraine Gets Serious About Combatting Homegrown Cybercrime 2023

Ukraine Gets Serious About Combatting Homegrown Cybercrime Authors: •  SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc., and •  EUROPOL Dismantlement Of Ransomware Group In Ukraine Amidst Ongoing War – An International Collaboration Success The Ukraine ransomware gang is behind high-profile attacks that created losses of hundreds of millions of euros In an unprecedented effort, law enforcement and judicial authorities from seven countries have joined forces with Europol and Eurojust to dismantle and apprehend in Ukraine the key figures behind significant ransomware operations wreaking havoc across the world. The Read More ...

Euro Phishing Gang Shut Down Europol & Partners – 2023

Euro Phishing Gang Shut Down By Europol & Partners Author: •  EUROPOL Europol And Eurojust Support Czech And Ukrainian Police In Taking Down Multi-Million Euro Voice Phishing Gang The Czech and Ukrainian police have disrupted, with the support of Europol and Eurojust, a prolific phishing gang believed to have defrauded victims across Europe of tens of millions of euros. In Czechia alone, the damage caused by this criminal group is estimated at over EUR 8 million (CZK 195 000 000). Read More …

Cryptocurrencies – Europol Takes A Major Step Forward

Europol Takes A Major Step Forward By Europol Criminal Misuse Of Cryptocurrencies – Shaping An International Response A Europol co-organized hybrid international conference on the Criminal Misuse Of Cryptocurrencies attended by 1,300 participants has concluded that tackling the criminal use of cryptocurrencies is a race against time. Law enforcement agencies that collaborate in joint task teams and proactively collaborate with the private sector are getting ahead of the criminals. In contrast, countries that do not take the risks seriously are in danger of becoming a haven for crypto-enabled scams, money laundering, and Read More ...

Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Taken Down 2023

Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Taken Down By SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc., portions by EUROPOL Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Taken Down By Major International Police Operation Against Cybercriminals Law enforcement and judicial authorities from eleven countries delivered a major blow to one of the most dangerous ransomware operations of recent years. What is Ragnar Locker Ransomware Ragnar Locker Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom payment in order to decrypt them. The ransomware is Read More ...

EUROPOL Report: Money-Laundering Criminals Are Adapting To New Technology Faster Than Authorities Can Keep Up

EUROPOL Report: Money-Laundering Criminals Are Adapting To New Technology Faster Than Authorities Can Keep Up By SCARS Editorial Team Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc., portions Europol Money-Laundering Criminals Are Using New Technology Faster Than Authorities Can Keep Up Criminals Are Washing Their Money Faster Than Authorities Can Track Them Down, According To A New Europol Report The report found that 70% of criminal enterprises in Europe are using money laundering techniques to hide their wealth and assets. These criminals are mixing illicit finances with seemingly legal businesses and exploiting Read More ...