Microsoft Disrupts Chinese-Language Phishing Market Behind 1B+ Messages

Microsoft has taken action to disrupt a Chinese-language phishing market, seizing domains that powered YAM Store, CoGUI, and Iron Man, with the support of a federal court order. This operation was carried out in collaboration with Health-ISAC. The targeted phishing market is reportedly behind over 1 billion messages. The seizure of these domains is intended to disrupt the operations of this phishing market. Microsoft's action is aimed at mitigating the impact of this large-scale phishing campaign. The collaboration with Health-ISAC indicates a coordinated effort to address the threat.