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Two arrested in UK after Microsoft takedown of ‘Eviltokens’ AI-chatbot for cybercriminals
September 22, 2026 · The Record · Severity: MEDIUM
Available on Telegram for a $1,500 initiation fee and a recurring monthly $500 subscription, EvilTokens provided cybercriminals with artificial intelligence tools enabling them to compromise accounts, analyze breached inboxes and find the best methods for monetizing their access through fraud.
Key Takeaways
- Two individuals have been arrested in the UK following Microsoft's takedown of the Eviltokens phishing-as-a-service operation that compromised thousands of accounts.
- The arrests demonstrate the increasing effectiveness of law enforcement cooperation between tech companies and national authorities in disrupting cybercrime infrastructure.
- Operation against PhaaS operators signals that law enforcement is building capacity to identify and prosecute the actors behind credential theft service operations.