News Wrap: Authorities Target Evil Corp., Imminent Monitor, Money Mules

Published: Dec. 6, 2019, 6:41 p.m.

In this week's Threatpost news wrap, editors Tara Seals and Lindsey O'Donnell break down the top infosec news, including:

  • Authorities cracked down on cybercrime group Evil Corp. with sanctions and charges against its leader, known for his lavish lifestyle.

  • The developers behind a commodity remote-access tool (RAT) that allows full control of a victim’s computer has been taken down by Australian and global authorities.

  • Feds say they have halted over 600 domestic money mules – exceeding last year’s 400 money mules stopped last year.