Global police infiltrated LabHost, dismantling cybercrime network
CNBC — April 18, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC
Summary: International police infiltrated LabHost, a fraud website used by 2,000 criminals to steal personal data. 70,000 U.K. victims were identified, with 37 suspects arrested. LabHost obtained 480,000 credit card numbers, 64,000 PIN codes, and over 1 million passwords. 25,000 U.K. victims were notified of compromised data. Private companies collaborated with police to dismantle LabHost, emphasizing global law enforcement cooperation against cybercrime.
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