The U.S. government has seized the ‘web3adspanels.org’ domain and related database used by cybercriminals to host stolen bank login credentials, resulting from phishing campaigns targeting American citizens. The operation uncovered extensive data, including thousands of victims’ credentials, with estimated financial losses of over $14.6 million. #Web3adspanels #PhishingCampaigns
Keypoints
- The FBI seized the ‘web3adspanels.org’ domain and associated backend server hosting stolen banking credentials.
- Cybercriminals used fraudulent ads on Google and Bing to direct victims to fake banking portals.
- Estimated financial losses from this scheme total approximately $14.6 million, with potential losses up to $28 million.
- The operation affected at least 19 victims across the U.S., including two companies in Georgia.
- Law enforcement collaborated with Estonian authorities, and the domain now displays a government banner indicating seizure.