Police dismantle Kratos phishing platform, arrest developer

Law enforcement agencies from Germany and the U.S. dismantled the Kratos phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, arresting its developer in Indonesia. The platform enabled cybercriminals to conduct approximately 15,000 phishing campaigns monthly, primarily targeting Microsoft account credentials through fake login pages. Over 200 servers were seized, disrupting global operations and allowing authorities to pursue further investigations through forensic data. The service had over 1,800 customers and generated at least €300,000 since 2024.

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