Read notice on the website that FBI has taken down for stealing millions from internet users across the world
The FBI and Indonesian authorities have dismantled a global phishing operation, seizing a website and detaining a suspect, after it was found to have stolen or attempted to steal $20 million from internet users worldwide. The operation used a phishing kit called W3LL to compromise thousands of victims' account credentials.
The FBI and Indonesian law enforcement authorities have taken down a global phishing operation that stole or attempted to steal $20 million from internet users worldwide. The operation used a phishing kit called W3LL, which allowed cybercriminals to impersonate legitimate login pages and trick victims into handing over their account credentials. The W3LL store housed over 25,000 compromised accounts, and the tool was used to compromise an additional 17,000 accounts in 2023 and 2024. The FBI worked with Indonesia's police to detain the alleged W3LL developer and seize key domains. Cybersecurity analysts believe that similar tools may still be in operation, potentially continuing the threat. The phishing kit was sold through word of mouth, with a commission for referrals and a profit-sharing program.
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