FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims
TechCrunch·20h ago·Positivity
What Happened
The FBI announced Monday it dismantled W3LL, a global phishing operation affecting over 17,000 victims. Working with Indonesian police, authorities detained the alleged developer and seized key domains. Cybercriminals purchased phishing kits for $500 to steal passwords and authentication codes. The operation facilitated $20 million in fraud attempts and sold over 25,000 compromised accounts.
Key Entities
FBIW3LLIndonesia policeG.L.17,000 victims$500 phishing kit$20 million fraud25,000 compromised accounts