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HistoryDec 06, 2019 - 7:24 p.m.

News Wrap: Authorities Target Evil Corp., Imminent Monitor, Money Mules

2019-12-0619:24:17
Lindsey O'Donnell
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In this week’s Threatpost news wrap, editors Tara Seals and Lindsey O’Donnell break down the top infosec news, including:

  • Authorities crack down on cybercrime group Evil Corp. with sanctions and charges against its leader, known for his lavish lifestyle.

  • The developers behind a commodity remote-access tool (RAT) that allows full control of a victim’s computer has been taken down by Australian and global authorities.

  • Feds are cracking down on money mules, middlemen who assist BEC schemes by receiving money from victims and forwarding proceeds to foreign-based perpetrators. Authorities say they have halted over 600 domestic money mules – exceeding last year’s 400 money mules stopped last year.

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