Cyberpolice exposed a criminal hacker group in the distribution of malicious software.

This is reported by the Cyber \u200b\u200bPolice Department of the National Police.

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It is noted that the offenders, possessing professional knowledge in the field of IT, distributed malicious software (malware), which made it possible to obtain logins and passwords for online services of citizens.

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..

According to the department, the 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 withdrew money from e-wallets, game accounts and banking with a simplified entry, the message says..

Law enforcement officers conducted searches in the places of residence of the defendants, as a result of which computer equipment, mobile phones, bank cards and money were seized. Material evidence is aimed at expert research.

During the preliminary inspection of the equipment, malware, separated servers, about 100 million discredited logins and passwords for various Internet banking systems, social networks of users of the Ukrainian and international Internet segment were found.

Now the defendants have been announced on suspicion of committing offenses under Part. 3 st. 28, h. 2 st. 361 (Unauthorized interference in the operation of electronic computers (computers), automated systems, computer networks or telecommunication networks) UCU.

The sanction of the article provides for imprisonment for up to six years. The suspect has been chosen as a preventive measure - detention. Pre-trial investigation continues.