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FBI Dismantles Global Phishing Operation Targeting Over 17,000 Victims Worldwide
The FBI announced the takedown of a global phishing operation called W3LL on Monday. The operation targeted more than 17,000 victims and enabled over $20 million in attempted fraud. Authorities detained the alleged developer and seized key domains with assistance from Indonesian police.
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The FBI announced on Monday that it dismantled a global phishing operation known as W3LL.
The operation targeted more than 17,000 victims worldwide. TechCrunch reported the details of the announcement. The website of the operation displayed a notice stating it has been seized by the FBI. L.
The FBI worked with Indonesia's police in the operation.
The W3LL phishing kit allowed deployment of fake versions of websites that mimicked login pages of legitimate services to steal passwords and multi-factor authentication codes from victims.
Cybercriminals could purchase the W3LL phishing kit for $500. The kit enabled cybercriminals to attempt more than $20 million in fraud. The W3LL online marketplace allowed criminals to buy and sell stolen credentials and access to hacked systems.
This facilitated the sale of more than 25,000 compromised accounts. The takedown operation resulted in the seizure of key domains.
in the Operation The FBI's collaboration with Indonesia's police supported the global takedown.
L. occurred as part of these efforts. The operation's reach extended to victims in multiple countries.
the Dismantled Network More than 17,000 victims were targeted by the phishing activities linked to W3LL.
The marketplace's sales of compromised accounts numbered over 25,000. The seizure of the website and domains halted further operations.
