Microsoft seizes websites linked to Nigeria-based phishing
https://www.dw.com/en/microsoft-seizes-websites-linked-to-nigeria-based-phishing/a-74028640
Microsoft said on Tuesday that it seized 338 websites linked to a Nigerian-based service that allowed users to carry out phishing campaigns
The service, called "Raccoon0365," allowed users to engage in phishing campaigns that involved thousands of emails at a time, according to Steven Masada, assistant general counsel for Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit.
The phishing operation ended up stealing at least 5,000 Microsoft user credentials.
Phishing is a cybercrime in which criminals impersonate trustworthy domains to deceive users into revealing sensitive information like passwords or banking details.
How did the phishing scheme work?
Raccoon0365 operates through a private Telegram channel with over 850 subscribers.
The service enables users to impersonate trusted brand names and get targets to enter Microsoft login details on fake Microsoft platforms. According to Microsoft's Masada, the service has generated at least $100,000 (€84,425) in cryptocurrency payments for its o
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