Europol stories

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as ‘quick-money’ offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

Group-IB has launched a new Partner Programme to bolster resellers and MSSPs with advanced cybersecurity solutions amid escalating cyber threats.

Microsoft, Fortra, and Health ISAC unite against cybercrime, significantly reducing Cobalt Strike misuse by 80% through international cooperation and proactive strategies.

Thales has partnered with Eyedea to enhance the security of AI software, leveraging the Thales Sentinel platform for robust protection of intellectual property.

Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.

F5 Labs' 2024 report unveils a 112% surge in DDoS attacks from 2022 to 2023, with telecom firms hit hardest, seeing a 655% rise in incidents.

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.

ESET, a global cybersecurity firm, boosts Microsoft Sentinel’s security abilities by integrating its six threat intelligence data feeds.

Utimaco introduces u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud, an innovative solution enhancing data protection against unauthorised access and cyber threats.

The decryptor neutralises the latest versions of GandCrab – the most prolific families of file-encrypting malware to date.

Don’t be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it’s most likely not what you think.

Europol’s international operation against dark web crime sees 61 arrests, seizes EUR €6.2 million, and closes 50 accounts; drugs and firearms also confiscated.

Europol and law enforcement authorities from 26 countries have dismantled an online counterfeit goods ring and arrested 12 people.

The scam network is thought to be responsible for more than 35,000 cases of fraud and has caused more than EUR 18 million in damage.

Europol has revealed details surrounding the arrest of a 25-year-old coder who allegedly helped to extort a British organisation.

It’s clear cybercrime is increasingly becoming a global issue with organisations around the world realising power lies in collaboration.

Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the ‘good guys’, but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.