The FBI dismantled W3LL, a global phishing marketplace where cybercriminals purchased kits for $500 to steal credentials from victims. The operation targeted over 17,000 people, facilitated the sale of 25,000+ compromised accounts, and coordinated $20 million in attempted fraud. In coordination with Indonesian police, the FBI arrested the alleged developer and seized key infrastructure.
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FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims
FBI dismantled W3LL, a phishing-kit marketplace selling $500 toolkits that victimized 17,000+ people and facilitated $20 million in fraud, arresting the developer in coordination with Indonesian police.
Monday, April 13, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline
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