"Global Police Agencies Dismantle Prolific Cyber Fraud Network"

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"Global Police Agencies Dismantle Prolific Cyber Fraud Network"
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International police agencies have taken down LabHost, a fraudulent website used by thousands of criminals to steal personal information from victims. The website, which was used by 2,000 criminals, resulted in the theft of 480,000 credit card numbers, 64,000 PIN codes, and over 1 million passwords. A total of 37 suspects have been arrested, and up to 25,000 victims in the U.K. have been notified of compromised data. The operation involved collaboration between law enforcement agencies and private sector partners to dismantle the international fraud network.

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