Phishing Kingpin Hooked: Huddersfield Man Lands 8-Year Sentence in £100M Scam
Fraudster Zak Coyne, the Huddersfield man behind one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service platforms, LabHost, received an eight-and-a-half-year sentence. His digital shenanigans enabled global fraud, proving that phishing fuels fraud. He charged fraudsters membership fees, offering templates to mimic trusted brands. Law enforcement eventually netted him and his cronies in a 2024 crackdown.
Hot Take:
In the twisted world of cybercrime, it seems like Huddersfield’s own Zak Coyne tried to become the Amazon of phishing. Offering a subscription service for fraudsters, he might have believed he was just helping them “catch the big one,” but the only big fish caught in the end was him! Now, with an eight-and-a-half-year reservation at Her Majesty’s “not-so-luxurious” hotel, it looks like his phishing career has been thoroughly ‘hooked’ by the law.
Key Points:
- Zak Coyne sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for running a global phishing platform.
- His service, LabHost, was used by over 2000 fraudsters globally.
- LabHost facilitated thefts resulting in over £100m in losses.
- Platform offered pre-built phishing templates for spoofing trusted brands.
- Law enforcement dismantled the operation in 2024, arresting 24 suspects.