Microsoft, together with Health-ISAC, has begun dismantling three criminal support services that provide accounts and websites used in phishing scams. The investigation proceeded following information from the National Police Agency on scams targeting Japan, and domains were seized under a US court order.
On 14 October, Microsoft announced that, together with Health-ISAC, it would begin dismantling three criminal support services that provide accounts and websites used in phishing scams. The announcement was made with partner organizations, and measures based on court orders were cited as specific actions.
The investigation proceeded following information from the National Police Agency on scams targeting Japan, and related domains were reportedly seized. Further details have not been disclosed and are expected in a formal announcement.
The move aims to dismantle international criminal support services. Announcements from multiple organizations will need to be monitored for future efforts and further investigative developments.