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Authorities Shut Down Long-Standing Dark Web Drug Market in Joint Operation

Originally Published 7 months ago — by Help Net Security

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Source: Help Net Security

European law enforcement, supported by Europol and Eurojust, dismantled Archetyp Market, the longest-running dark web drug marketplace, arresting key figures and seizing assets worth €7.8 million, effectively ending its operation that facilitated the sale of illicit drugs including fentanyl and synthetic opioids.

"Dark Web Sees Release of Updated Meduza Stealer"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Security Affairs

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Source: Security Affairs

Resecurity's HUNTER unit has identified a new release of the Meduza stealer malware (version 2.2) on the dark web, which now includes enhanced features such as support for additional software clients, an improved credit card grabber, and advanced password storage dumping mechanisms. This update, distributed across underground forums and Telegram, positions Meduza as a formidable competitor to other stealers like Azorult and Redline, with capabilities to target a wide range of browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, password managers, and other applications, raising concerns for account security and financial fraud.

International authorities seize millions in cryptocurrency from dark web money laundering sites.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Europol

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Europol has announced the arrest of an individual suspected of running one of the largest cryptocurrency laundering services on the darkweb. The service is believed to have laundered over $170 million worth of cryptocurrency for various criminal organizations. The arrest was made in Spain, and the suspect is facing extradition to the United States.