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Spanish police dismantle €140 million fraud ring that drained company bank accounts
Four arrests across Spain, Portugal and Panama close down a laundering network that pushed nearly €100 million through 800 bank accounts, much of it stolen through fake CEO emails.
Operation Endgame Hits Amadey and StealC, Pulls 27M Credentials From Loader Infrastructure
Europol-led takedown dismantled command servers behind two of the most prolific malware-as-a-service loaders, with Microsoft, ESET, Bitdefender, and Bitsight providing technical support.
AudiA6 Crypto Laundromat Pulled Offline After Washing €336M for Ransomware Crews
Europol says the takedown severs a major cash-out pipeline tied to ransomware payouts and underground markets.
Authorities Shut Down First VPN Over Criminal Ties
A European crackdown takes out a VPN aiding crime, but raises wider privacy concerns.
Operation Saffron Yanks the Plug on First VPN, the Getaway Car of at Least 25 Ransomware Crews
French and Dutch police led the takedown of a bulletproof VPN service that prosecutors say routed traffic for Conti, LockBit affiliates, and roughly two dozen other ransomware brands.