Rydox Ruined: Cybercrime Marketplace Seized in Major DOJ Crackdown
U.S. authorities seized the cybercrime marketplace, Rydox, a hotspot for stolen personal data and fraud tools. With over 321,000 shady products, it was a veritable cybercriminal’s shopping mall. Three administrators face a slew of charges, and their shopping spree might soon end behind bars.
Hot Take:
Ah, Rydox, the Amazon of cybercrime, has finally been carted off by the authorities. With its ‘prime’ service of stolen personal data and fraud tools, it seems the only thing not on sale was a conscience. Kudos to the DOJ and international partners for clicking ‘checkout’ on this cybercrime marketplace!
Key Points:
- The U.S. Department of Justice seized the Rydox cybercrime marketplace.
- Three Kosovo nationals, including two administrators, were arrested.
- Rydox offered over 321,000 cybercrime-related products to 18,000 users.
- The marketplace generated $230,000 in sales since 2016.
- U.S. authorities seized $225,000 in cryptocurrency during the operation.
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