Microsoft, which led the effort, said it seized 330 domains that powered the phishing platform’s core infrastructure. The alleged creator was also named in a civil complaint.

The marketplace was one of the world’s largest hubs for cybercrime with more than 142,000 members. Officials identified and arrested multiple suspects after seizing the site’s database.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the attack highlighted threats from vulnerable edge devices to operational technology and industrial control systems.

The service became a prolific tool for cybercriminals in the past year, as it facilitated thousands of attacks involving credential theft, account takeovers, mass phishing and payment…

An international effort sanctioned Russia-based Media Land and took action against companies and people who helped Aeza Group evade previously issued sanctions.

One suspect faces separate charges in the United States linking him to at least 120 cyberattacks.

The Chinese government-linked hackers were the subject of an alert from U.S. and international partners.

The United Kingdom has withdrawn its demand that Apple create a backdoor to its encrypted cloud systems following months of diplomatic pressure from the United States, according…

The Russian cybercrime group attacked more than 180 organizations before members abandoned the brand and dispersed to new ransomware groups earlier this year.

Private companies would also have to report to the government if they plan to pay off cybercriminals.