[Law] US and the Netherlands take down Pakistan-based website network selling hacking tools

Summary: The US Justice Department, alongside the Dutch National Police, seized 39 domains linked to a Pakistan-based network selling hacking and fraud tools. This network, led by Saim Raza, contributed to over million in losses through business email compromise schemes. Additionally, three individuals were arrested in the Netherlands and Spain for their role in distributing Sky ECC crypto phones to criminals.

Affected: US Businesses and International Law Enforcement

Keypoints :

• Seizure of 39 domains linked to a network operated by Saim Raza, involved in cybercrime.
• Tools sold included phishing kits and email extractors, used by organized crime groups.
• Arrests in the Netherlands and Spain for distributing Sky ECC phones, facilitating criminal communications.