The FBI, Google, and Lumen Technologies disrupted Outsider, a China-based cybercrime network that used phishing kits and hosted infrastructure to fuel attacks across 55 countries. Operation Ghost Hook seized core servers, domains, and payment wallets tied to the group, which was linked to nearly 3.9 million stolen credit cards and about $1.9 billion in losses. #Outsider #OperationGhostHook #Google #LumenTechnologies #FBI
Keypoints
- The FBI and partners dismantled Outsider’s core infrastructure in Operation Ghost Hook.
- Outsider had run phishing kits and hosting services since July 2023.
- The network targeted victims in 55 countries and drove estimated losses of $1.9 billion.
- Authorities seized domains, payment wallets, a Shopify storefront, and access via a Telegram bot.
- Google said the group used AI tools and impersonated trusted brands to steal credentials and data.
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