DOJ takes down PopeyeTools, a major online marketplace for cybercrime tools and stolen data.
Three operators face criminal charges for trafficking stolen financial information and fraud tools.
Authorities seize PopeyeTools domains and $283K in cryptocurrency linked to cybercriminal activities.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) shut down the PopeyeTools marketplace, an illicit website known for offering stolen credit card data and fraud tools. The DOJ filed criminal charges against three individuals who reportedly operated the site: Abdul Ghaffar, 25, and Abdul Sami, 35, both of Pakistan, and Javed Mirza, 37, of Afghanistan.
PopeyeTools: A Hub for Cybercriminal Activity
According to the report, created in 2016, PopeyeTools became an online marketplace for cybercriminals worldwide. The site sold stolen financial data, bank account numbers, and tools designed for committing fraud.
PopeyeTools allegedly served over 227,000 victims, generating over $1.7 million in revenue. The website gained credibility by offering to replace invalid stolen cards, attracting customers involved with cybercrime.
The platform also offered services for verifying th…
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