Microsoft Takes Down Cybercrime Group Responsible for Fake Accounts
Microsoft announced a large-scale operation against a cybercrime group known as Storm-1152, responsible for the creation of about 750 million fake Microsoft accounts. These accounts and related websites were used for various cybercressions.
The company’s official website provided detailed information about this operation.
The move against Storm-1152 was triggered by Microsoft’s discovery of the infrastructure and websites used by the cybercrime group, located in the United States. In a statement, Microsoft stated that the actions of Storm-1152 greatly facilitated malicious activities for numerous cybercriminals.
The specialization of the Storm-1152 group in the field of cybercrime as a service stood out amongst other cybercrime groups. They offered fake Microsoft accounts and systems in order to facilitate the illegal conduct of cybercriminals.
This operation highlights the growing menace of fake accounts and cybercrime as a service. Microsoft’s action serves as a strong message to cybercriminals that their illegal activities will not be tolerated.