Microsoft Zaps Phishing Ring: 240 Fake Sites Taken Down, But Will Cybercrooks Adapt?
Microsoft has put the brakes on 240 fraudulent websites linked to ONNX phishing kits, thwarting a global cybercrime syndicate. With a court order in hand, Microsoft is not just sipping its morning coffee but also seizing domain names. However, they expect cybercriminals to regroup faster than a band on a comeback tour.
Hot Take:
Looks like Microsoft’s been busy playing whack-a-mole with cybercriminals, and this time they’ve hit the jackpot by seizing 240 fraudulent websites. It’s like a digital game of Monopoly where Microsoft just bought up all the bad neighborhoods. Sorry, hackers, but you can’t pass ‘Go’ or collect $200 this time!
Key Points:
- Microsoft seized 240 websites linked to “do-it-yourself” phishing kits.
- Action was enabled by a civil court order in Virginia.
- Sites were associated with Egypt-based Abanoub Nady, aka “MRxC0DER.”
- Microsoft and Linux Foundation sued Nady and others involved.
- The operation was one of the top five phish kit providers by email volume in early 2024.
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