International cybercrime tackled: Amsterdam police and FBI dismantle proxy service Anyproxy

International cybercrime tackled: Amsterdam police and FBI dismantle proxy service Anyproxy

In a large-scale international investigation, the Amsterdam police, led by the Public Prosecution Service, and the American FBI have taken down the criminal proxy service Anyproxy. This service had been used by cybercriminals since 2004 to anonymously commit criminal acts, including phishing, ransomware attacks and data theft. Anyproxy has been used to shut down networks… Introduction to Malware Binary Triage (IMBT) Course Looking to level up y…

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Cyber Crime Investigators.org (CCI) is committed to improving digital safety by working closely with UK law enforcement agencies. This collaboration enables it to address and combat the growing challenges posed by cybercrime. By partnering  with legal authorities, it enhances its ability to investigate complex cybercrimes while adhering to the legal frameworks that protect individuals and businesses from digital threats. Through its strategic co…

– Guest article, written by Vincent Lautier – A network of 20-year-old bots, backed by outdated domestic Wi-Fi routers, was dismantled by the FBI and its partners. Key: $46 million generated by the sale of anonymous proxies used for criminal activities, via Anyproxy.net and 5socks.net. A global network based on good garbage equipment The FBI, in collaboration with the Dutch and Thai police, has ended a criminal network based on outdated Wi-Fi ro…

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FBI, Amsterdam police dismantle global cybercrime ring using hacked routers

A joint operation between Dutch police and the FBI has dismantled the global criminal proxy service Anyproxy, which enabled cybercriminals to conceal their identities while carrying out phishing attacks, deploying ransomware, and stealing data, according to police.