Ukrainian authorities say an 18-year-old suspect from Odesa is linked to an international cybercrime operation that compromised nearly 30,000 customer accounts at a U.S.-based online retailer and facilitated unauthorized purchases worth about $721,000. Investigators allege the group used info-stealing malware to harvest credentials and session data, then sold the stolen information through online platforms and Telegram channels. #Odesa #Telegram
Keypoints
- Ukrainian authorities identified an 18-year-old suspect from Odesa.
- The operation allegedly compromised nearly 30,000 customer accounts.
- At least 5,800 accounts were used for unauthorized purchases.
- Losses exceeded $250,000, including chargeback-related costs.
- Stolen credentials and session data were reportedly sold on online platforms and Telegram channels.
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