Microsoft and Japan dismantle cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages

Microsoft and Japan dismantle cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages

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Microsoft collaborated with Japan's National Police Agency to dismantle a cybercrime network responsible for sending over a billion scam messages globally. This operation targeted phishing scams such as fake parking tickets and package delivery notifications, aiming to reduce the prevalence of such fraudulent communications.

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Originally published by theverge