threat updates
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INDONESIA
Group-IB , one of the global leaders in cybersecurity , headquartered in Singapore , uncovered a novel and extensive scam campaign targeting both Instagram and banking users in Indonesia , which aims to gain access to their bank accounts . As part of the ongoing brand-protection efforts , the company ’ s Digital Risk Protection unit identified more than 600 hijacked Instagram accounts used to spread phishing links to fake websites disguised as login pages of mobile banking applications for one of Indonesia ’ s leading financial institutions . Group-IB ’ s Digital Risk Protection solution , a module of the company ’ s Unified Risk Platform , unveiled and blocked over 1,000 affiliated fraudulent domains used to spread phishing content at the requests of the impersonated organisation . Users are advised to stay vigilant , use Multi- Factor Authentication ( MFA ) for their accounts and treat with suspicion any pages that ask for their banking credentials or payment details .
GLOBAL
An unprecedented law enforcement operation involving 17 countries has resulted in the takedown of Genesis Market , one of the most dangerous marketplaces selling stolen account credentials to hackers worldwide . As a result of an action day on April 4 , this illegal service was shut down and its infrastructure seized .
Simultaneous actions were also carried out across the globe against the users of this platform , resulting in 119 arrests , 208 property searches and 97 knock and talk measures .
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