European police have shut down Manson Market, a large online platform previously described as a central hub for trading stolen data. As part of the international operation, more than 50 servers were seized, 2 main suspects were arrested and more than 200 terabytes of digital evidence was obtained.
The investigation began in the fall of 2022 after a series of fraudulent calls in which criminals obtained confidential data from victims posing as bank employees. This data was resold on the Manson Market platform, allowing thousands of users to purchase the stolen information by filtering by region and account balance.
Europol noted that this level of customization allowed for more efficient fraudulent transactions. In addition, a network of phishing sites disguised as online stores was discovered, the purpose of which was to steal payment information. The obtained data brought great benefit to the platform operators.
Law enforcement officers from Germany, Austria, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, the Czech Republic and Poland took part in the operation. Europol provided judicial support and analytical work for 2 years.
The Manson Market platform served as an important trading center for stolen data, including personal and payment information. Thanks to the use of technology and the coordinated work of the International Army, it was eliminated. Europol has already carried out similar operations before taking down large phishing networks, especially in Spain and Latin America.
The closure of Manson market is an important step in the fight against cybercrime. This operation confirms the effectiveness of international cooperation and technology in the fight against the trade in stolen data and demonstrates the high level of organization of criminal networks.
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