![]() Recorded Future noted in a report published in July that encryption as a service is a growing business, with some facilitators offering free samples to entice customers. The duo usually charged $7 to $40 for this service. The two suspects also allegedly offered a "counter antivirus" platform that enabled cybercriminals to test their malware against antivirus software, Europol says. ![]() Once installed on a targeted device, the encrypted malware would decrypt and then install remote access Trojans, information stealers and ransomware, Europol says. The CyberSeal and Dataprotector operations encrypted and hid malware inside legitimate code so it would appear harmless to security software. "The coordination efforts in this case were led by Europol's European Cybercrime Center, which facilitated the exchange of information and provided forensic, malware and operational analysis in preparation for the action," Europol says.Įuropol did not release any details on the pending charges. The crackdown was led by Romanian Police working with the FBI, the Australian Federal Police, the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service and Europol under the auspices of the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats legal framework. The two suspects were arrested in Romania, and their infrastructure located in Romania, Norway and the United States was taken down, according to Europol. "Their service activity was well structured and offered regular updates and customer support to the clients." "Their clients paid between $40 to $300 for these crypting services, depending on license conditions," according to Europol. The suspects offered a variety of licensing and pricing plans. The law enforcement agency states about 1,500 individuals purchased these services. ![]() The suspects, which Europol did not name, allegedly operated the CyberSeal and Dataprotector encrypting services along with Cyberscan, a service that allowed hackers to test their malware against antivirus tools, Europol announced Friday. See Also: Fireside Chat | Zero Tolerance: Controlling The Landscape Where You'll Meet Your Adversaries A breakdown of the encryption operation (Source: Europol)Įuropol, the European law enforcement agency, has arrested two Romanians for allegedly selling services – including malware encryption - that helped cybercriminals circumvent antivirus tools.
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