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Europol reveals German law enforcement was behind the ‘Monopoly Market’ takedown.  Europol announced on 2 May 2023 that 288 suspects involved in drug trafficking on the Darknet marketplace “Monopoly Market” have been arrested globally following an unannounced takedown in December 2021.  The announcement is the first confirmation that Monopoly Market’s disappearance was the result of law enforcement action.

Users across multiple forums had previously expressed concerns about being victims of an e

Federal law enforcement officials announced on 26 October 2021 that a wide-ranging, global illicit drug crackdown yielded 150 arrests and the seizure of more than $31.6 million in cash and virtual currencies.  The 10-month law enforcement initiative called Operation Dark HunTOR, after the encrypted Internet tool, was conducted in partnership with international counterparts.  The operation produced 234 kilograms (500 lbs.) of seized drugs.  Of those arrested, 65 were in the US and the remaining w

Many believe that the Mafia of old has long since been active.  Not so, says Europol.  The new and improved Mafia organized crime ring thrived on violence, intimidation and $12 million in online fraud profits; all specialties of the Mafia.  International law enforcement has busted up an extensive cybercrime operation run by a gang with ties to the Italian Mafia.

The group allegedly used phishing attacks to defraud hundreds of victims. The suspects used various lures to convince victims (mostly I

Ransomware attacks remain the top cyber-enabled threat seen by law enforcement agencies.  But phishing campaigns, business email compromises, and other types of fraud that are now using COVID-19 themes are increasing.  Red Sky Alliance has members, clients, and readers from around the world and this article has been written from the European Union viewpoint, which actually applies internationally to global defense against cyber-crimes.  Our source is the seventh annual Internet Organized Crime T