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UK NCA visits WeLeakInfo users to warn of using stolen data

21 WeLeakInfo customers have been arrested across the UK for using stolen credentials downloaded from the site. 69 individuals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland were visited by Cyber Prevent officers warning them of their potentially criminal activity. UK National Crime Agency seized over ..41,000 worth of bitcoin and served 60 more individuals with cease and desist notices. Nine of the 21 arrested men (aged between 18-38) detained on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offenses, nine for Fraud offenses and three are investigated for both.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-nca-visits-weleakinfo-users-to-warn-of-using-stolen-data/

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