Microsoft has collaborated with law enforcement agencies in India and Japan to dismantle a tech support scam network targeting elderly victims in Japan. The operation led to the arrest of four individuals in India and the shutdown of two fake call centers involved in the scam, which employed AI-powered tactics to deceive victims. Since 2024, over 66,000 malicious domains linked to similar scams have been removed through a coordinated global effort involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Microsoft, and Japanese authorities. This case highlights the evolving nature of cybercrime and the importance of international cooperation in combating such threats.
Microsoft Helps CBI Dismantle Indian Call Centers Behind Japanese Tech Support Scam https://t.co/t6LTxmcDKB
Microsoft Helps CBI Dismantle Indian Call Centers Behind Japanese Tech Support Scam: https://t.co/6xw6T2tXP9 by The Hacker News #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
🚨 Tech support scam busted: 4 arrested in India, 2 fake call centers taken down targeting Japanese victims via AI-powered tricks. 66,000+ malicious domains removed since 2024 through global CBI-Microsoft-Japan effort. Cybercrime is evolving—global teamwork is the key. Learn https://t.co/Pbrh3tEJf5