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Authorities pull plug on Tycoon 2FA phishing-as-a-service platform

Authorities pull plug on Tycoon 2FA phishing-as-a-service platform Tycoon 2FA, a phishing-as-a-service platform that allowed cybercriminals to bypass MFA and break into online accounts, has been disrupted by law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity partners. Takedown of the Tycoon 2FA phishing-as-a-service platform (Source: Europol) Active since August 2023, Tycoon 2FA was among the largest phishing operations worldwide. At its peak, the platform accounted for about 62% of phishing attempts blocked by Microsoft, according to investigators. The service operated on a subscription model and gave cybercriminals tools to intercept live authentication sessions and access online accounts, including those protected by additional security layers. During the operation, investigators took down 330…

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