Microsoft and Cloudflare Team Up to Dismantle RaccoonO365’s Phishing Empire: A Major Win for Cybersecurity!
RaccoonO365’s phishing-as-a-service toolkit has been dealt a blow as Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit and Cloudflare seized 338 domains. The group, which sold subscriptions to cybercriminals, was behind stealing over 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials. Even cybercriminals are feeling the pinch, with RaccoonO365 offering a “one extra week” subscription as compensation!
Hot Take:
Microsoft and Cloudflare just served a steaming hot plate of justice to cybercriminals, proving once again that crime doesn’t pay… unless you count the cryptocurrency payments to Nigerian scammers. The dynamic duo took down 338 domains used by RaccoonO365, a “phishing-as-a-service” operation, which is basically the Netflix of cybercrime. With a subscription model that makes cybercrime as accessible as late-night pizza delivery, it’s no wonder these digital bandits managed to steal over 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials. But fear not, dear netizens, because Microsoft and Cloudflare’s takedown is a classic case of “phish and chips” – where the chips are down for the bad guys!
Key Points:
– Microsoft and Cloudflare seized 338 domains used by RaccoonO365, disrupting the group’s operations.
– RaccoonO365 offered a phishing-as-a-service toolkit, allowing criminals to steal over 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials since July 2024.
– The service was marketed under a subscription model, with pricing starting at $355 for 30 days.
– Operators used legitimate tools like Cloudflare Turnstile to protect their phishing pages.
– The mastermind, Joshua Ogundipe, remains at large despite Microsoft’s efforts to track him down.