Feeds2.Feedburner Ukraine Raids 94 Fraudulent Call Centers, Seizes $2 Million in Equipment
Article Content
- •Ukraine's law enforcement shut down 94 fraudulent call centers linked to scams.
- •Seizures included over 3,330 computers and 5,238 SIM cards, with losses exceeding $2.2 million.
- •Scammers used deepfake technology and impersonation tactics to defraud victims.
On August 12, 2026, Ukraine's Security Service and National Police shut down 94 fraudulent call centers in a nationwide operation. The crackdown involved 411 searches, resulting in the seizure of over 3,330 computers, 1,346 phones, 5,238 SIM cards, and 20 cryptocurrency wallets. The scammers targeted victims by impersonating bank employees and offering fake investment services, leading to estimated losses exceeding UAH 100 million ($2.2 million). The operation identified 26 suspects, with ongoing efforts to locate additional victims and dismantle the network. The call centers operated in various regions, including Kyiv and Odesa, and utilized deepfake technology to enhance their schemes. Victims included individuals from Ukraine, EU countries, Israel, and Central Asia.
Ask AI about this cluster
Answers cite the sources they use
Timeline
More articles in this cluster (3)
Continue Reading
CVE-2015-3306 Exploited in ProFTPD FTP Servers CVE-2015-3306, a vulnerability in ProFTPD 1.3.5, allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files using the SITE CPFR and SITE CPTO commands. This exploit can lead to unauthorized access and potential remote code execution, as the commands are executed with the privileges of the ProFTPD service. Active…
CISA Mandates Urgent Patching of Five Critical Flaws Exploited by Flax Typhoon The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to patch five critical vulnerabilities by October 11, 2026, following exploitation by the China-linked hacking group Flax Typhoon. The vulnerabilities, added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, include…