News Cyberpolice covered a group of hackers distributing "viral" software

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Thus, cybercriminals lured money from people.

Cyber police officers exposed an organized criminal group of hackers who unauthorizedly interfered with the operation of computers and power grids. This was reported by the press service of the National Police.

As noted, the cybercriminals spread the "virus" and received logins and passwords for various Internet banking systems, social network accounts, citizens' electronic mailboxes. More than 100 million discredited Internet user accounts have been identified.

According to operational information, hackers from Kiev and Kharkov, as well as persons who are now in the USA, Germany, China, Russia and Vietnam, were involved in illegal activities.

"Attackers received logins and passwords from web services, which are saved in the browser settings. Usually these are input data to various Internet banking systems, social network accounts, e-mail boxes, etc. After that, using the victim's login and password, the hackers withdraw money from e-wallets. , game accounts and banking with simplified login, "the message says.

As reported, law enforcement officers conducted searches at the places of residence of the defendants. According to the results, computer equipment, mobile phones, bank cards and money were seized. The physical evidence is aimed at conducting expert research.

"During the pre-inspection technique was found malicious software, separate server, about 100 million discredited usernames and passwords to various systems of Internet banking users' social networks of Ukrainian and international segment of the Internet, - added the press service.

According to the report, the persons involved announced on suspicion of committing offenses under Part 3 of Art. 28, Part 2 of Art. 361 (unauthorized interference in the operation of electronic computers (computers), automated systems, computer networks or telecommunication networks) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. provides for imprisonment for a term of up to six years. The suspect was chosen as a preventive measure - detention. The pre-trial investigation continues.
 
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