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The Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit has just announced the take down and seizure of infrastructure used by RedVDS, which has been used to conduct phishing and BEC attacks which have cost victims millions. One thing I find particularly interesting about this announcement is how Microsoft praises the victims of some of these campaigns for coming forward: therefore helping the investigation and disruption of the cybercriminal infrastructure. “Their cooperation made this action possible and will help protect future victims. Falling victim to a scam should never carry stigma... Every report helps dismantle networks like RedVDS and brings us closer to stopping cybercrime at scale." Some of the most well-received features I've ever written have been interviews with CISOs at organisations which have fallen victim to cybercrime. I understand why people don't want to talk about it: but talking about those lessons learns can really help others! #cybersecurity https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/criminal-subscription-service/