Pakistani authorities have arrested 21 individuals tied to HeartSender, a long-running phishing and malware-as-a-service operation. The group is linked to global BEC scams and phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365, iCloud, and more—causing tens of millions in losses.
This takedown highlights the growing international cooperation in cybercrime investigations and the importance of strong digital defenses.
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