A Pakistan-based network that linked 39 domains selling hacking tools and fraud-enabling software was seized. This coordinated operation was conducted by US and Dutch authorities, which occurred on January 29, 2025, to disrupt the transnational organized crime groups.
The seized domains were operated by a group known as Saim Raza, also known as ‘HeartSender’, which has been active since at least 2020. These websites functioned as marketplaces for phishing kits, scam pages, and email extractors, tools commonly used to perpetrate business email compromise schemes. These schemes trick companies into making payments to fraudulent accounts, resulting in significant financial losses. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, along with the FBI and the Dutch National Police, led the operation. The tools sold on these websites were advertised as “fully undetectable” by antispam software, making them particularly dangerous.
The seizure of the domains intended to halt the distribution of these malicious tools and disrupt the operations of the involved crime groups. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigations to identify and prosecute individuals involved in these schemes. Cybersecurity experts are also advising businesses to enhance their email security protocols and remain vigilant against phishing attacks to protect their businesses from the significant financial and personal harm caused by these cybercriminal activities.
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