JokerOTP Busted: How Cyber Clowns Stole £7.5 Million and Got Caught
Two suspects have been arrested in a worldwide operation dismantling JokerOTP, a phishing tool used to snag 2FA codes and swipe over £7.5 million. This cyber caper involved fake phone calls tricking victims into handing over their codes, proving once again that crime doesn’t pay—unless you include the court fees!
Hot Take:
Looks like the JokerOTP crew was less like Batman’s infamous nemesis and more like a couple of bungling henchmen. Who knew phishing for 2FA codes could land you in a real-life Arkham Asylum? Well, it seems crime-fighting just got a little easier thanks to some international teamwork that would make even the Justice League proud. Here’s hoping the only thing these guys are hacking now is their new orange jumpsuits!
Key Points:
– JokerOTP was a phishing tool used to intercept 2FA codes and steal over £7.5 million.
– Two individuals, aged 24 and 30, were arrested in the UK and the Netherlands in a joint operation.
– The tool was used over 28,000 times in at least 13 countries.
– Arrested individuals face charges including fraud, money laundering, and blackmail.
– Law enforcement agencies are working to dismantle the JokerOTP online infrastructure.