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Police bust cybercrime ring accused of stealing €30 million in four-day spree

Brief

German and Brazilian police dismantled an international bank fraud ring blamed for a €30 million cyberattack on a German financial institution, arresting four people in Brazil and pursuing three more suspects in Spain and Bulgaria. Brazilian police named the operation “Klonen.” On August 13, agents executed 21 search-and-seizure warrants across seven cities, including Rio de Janeiro, Goiânia, and Guarulhos.

The case traces back to late 2023, when attackers exploited a flaw in the booking process … More →

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