Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
33-year-old was under surveillance for some time before returning home from the UAE
Dutch police believe they have arrested a man behind the AVCheck online platform - a service used by cybercrims that Operation Endgame shuttered in May.…
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January 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in the wild.
Police takes down AVCheck antivirus site used by cybercriminals
An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in the wild.
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May 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in the wild.
📢⚠️ Dutch police arrest the alleged #AVCheck operator at Schiphol as part of Operation Endgame, targeting malware testing platforms used by cybercriminals
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#OperationEndgame #Cybercrime #Malware #CyberSecurity #Netherlands
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Operation Endgame: Dutch Police Arrest Alleged AVCheck Operator
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January 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM
📢⚠️ Dutch police arrest the alleged #AVCheck operator at Schiphol as part of Operation Endgame, targeting malware testing platforms used by cybercriminals
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Authorities Dismantled AVCheck, a Tool For Testing Malware Against Antivirus Detection
Authorities Dismantled AVCheck, a Tool For Testing Malware Against Antivirus Detection
cybersecuritynews.com
May 31, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Authorities Dismantled AVCheck, a Tool For Testing Malware Against Antivirus Detection
Law enforcement has now shut down AVcheck, which had been quietly enabling cybercriminals to fine-tune their malware for years.
Good riddance.
More details here:
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Good riddance.
More details here:
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware
An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in th...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Law enforcement has now shut down AVcheck, which had been quietly enabling cybercriminals to fine-tune their malware for years.
Good riddance.
More details here:
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Good riddance.
More details here:
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
-Voice cloning defenses still weak, can be bypassed
-Russia fines 33 telcos for surveillance non-compliance
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-India wants smartphone source code access
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-Russia fines 33 telcos for surveillance non-compliance
-AVCheck admin arrested at Amsterdam airport
-India wants smartphone source code access
-India bolsters crypto KYC
Podcast: risky.biz/RBNEWS512/
Newsletter: news.risky.biz/risky-bullet...
January 14, 2026 at 9:49 AM
-Voice cloning defenses still weak, can be bypassed
-Russia fines 33 telcos for surveillance non-compliance
-AVCheck admin arrested at Amsterdam airport
-India wants smartphone source code access
-India bolsters crypto KYC
Podcast: risky.biz/RBNEWS512/
Newsletter: news.risky.biz/risky-bullet...
-Russia fines 33 telcos for surveillance non-compliance
-AVCheck admin arrested at Amsterdam airport
-India wants smartphone source code access
-India bolsters crypto KYC
Podcast: risky.biz/RBNEWS512/
Newsletter: news.risky.biz/risky-bullet...
AVCheck and related crypting services helped cybercriminals make malware difficult to detect and confirm that malware could slip through various antivirus tools undetected, officials said. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/avcheck-glob...
Top counter antivirus service disrupted in global takedown
AVCheck and related crypting services helped cybercriminals make malware difficult to detect and confirm that malware could slip through various antivirus tools undetected, officials said.
cyberscoop.com
May 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
AVCheck and related crypting services helped cybercriminals make malware difficult to detect and confirm that malware could slip through various antivirus tools undetected, officials said. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/avcheck-glob...
For over a decade, AVcheck offered a convenient service: upload your suspicious file, and it would tell you which anti-virus detected it.
Handy, right? Especially if you’re a cybercriminal trying to avoid detection
The site didn't share uploaded files with security vendors. Suspicious? You bet.
Handy, right? Especially if you’re a cybercriminal trying to avoid detection
The site didn't share uploaded files with security vendors. Suspicious? You bet.
May 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
For over a decade, AVcheck offered a convenient service: upload your suspicious file, and it would tell you which anti-virus detected it.
Handy, right? Especially if you’re a cybercriminal trying to avoid detection
The site didn't share uploaded files with security vendors. Suspicious? You bet.
Handy, right? Especially if you’re a cybercriminal trying to avoid detection
The site didn't share uploaded files with security vendors. Suspicious? You bet.
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-US Senators urge DHS to reinstate the CSRB
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-White House investigates Wiles contactbook hack
Newsletter: news.risky.biz/risky-bullet...
Podcast: risky.biz/RBNEWS432/
June 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
-Law enforcement take down AVCheck
-US Senators urge DHS to reinstate the CSRB
-Germany identifies TrickBot leader
-Lovable AI platform leaks user data and API keys
-White House investigates Wiles contactbook hack
Newsletter: news.risky.biz/risky-bullet...
Podcast: risky.biz/RBNEWS432/
-US Senators urge DHS to reinstate the CSRB
-Germany identifies TrickBot leader
-Lovable AI platform leaks user data and API keys
-White House investigates Wiles contactbook hack
Newsletter: news.risky.biz/risky-bullet...
Podcast: risky.biz/RBNEWS432/
Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
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Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
: 33-year-old was under surveillance for some time before returning home from the UAE
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January 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
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S’ha desmantellat AVCheck, un servei clandestí que permetia provar malware contra antivirus sense ser detectat. El servei ha existit durant més d’una dècada i permetia als desenvolupadors de malware provar el seu codi contra els principals motors antivirus i escàners de malware +
June 2, 2025 at 6:34 AM
S’ha desmantellat AVCheck, un servei clandestí que permetia provar malware contra antivirus sense ser detectat. El servei ha existit durant més d’una dècada i permetia als desenvolupadors de malware provar el seu codi contra els principals motors antivirus i escàners de malware +
Global cybercrime tool taken down.
On May 27, 2025, U.S., Dutch, and Finnish authorities seized domains like AvCheck[.]net, used by hackers to hide malware from antivirus tools.
The twist? These “security checkers” claimed to detect threats—but were secretly helping cybercriminals stay invisible.
On May 27, 2025, U.S., Dutch, and Finnish authorities seized domains like AvCheck[.]net, used by hackers to hide malware from antivirus tools.
The twist? These “security checkers” claimed to detect threats—but were secretly helping cybercriminals stay invisible.
U.S. DoJ Seizes 4 Domains Supporting Cybercrime Crypting Services in Global Operation
DoJ seized 4 domains on May 27 tied to malware crypting tools, disrupting cybercriminal stealth operations.
thehackernews.com
June 1, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Global cybercrime tool taken down.
On May 27, 2025, U.S., Dutch, and Finnish authorities seized domains like AvCheck[.]net, used by hackers to hide malware from antivirus tools.
The twist? These “security checkers” claimed to detect threats—but were secretly helping cybercriminals stay invisible.
On May 27, 2025, U.S., Dutch, and Finnish authorities seized domains like AvCheck[.]net, used by hackers to hide malware from antivirus tools.
The twist? These “security checkers” claimed to detect threats—but were secretly helping cybercriminals stay invisible.
Operation Endgame: Dutch Police Arrest Alleged AVCheck Operator
Dutch police arrest the alleged AVCheck operator at Schiphol as part of Operation Endgame, a global effort targeting malware services and cybercrime.
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Dutch police arrest the alleged AVCheck operator at Schiphol as part of Operation Endgame, a global effort targeting malware services and cybercrime.
#hackernews #news
Operation Endgame: Dutch Police Arrest Alleged AVCheck Operator
Dutch police arrest the alleged AVCheck operator at Schiphol as part of Operation Endgame, a global effort targeting malware services and cybercrime.
hackread.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Operation Endgame: Dutch Police Arrest Alleged AVCheck Operator
Dutch police arrest the alleged AVCheck operator at Schiphol as part of Operation Endgame, a global effort targeting malware services and cybercrime.
#hackernews #news
Dutch police arrest the alleged AVCheck operator at Schiphol as part of Operation Endgame, a global effort targeting malware services and cybercrime.
#hackernews #news
Authorities dismantle AVCheck, a key tool for cybercriminals to test malware against antivirus detection. A major victory in the fight against cybercrime. #CyberSecurity #AVCheck #CyberCrime Link: thedailytechfeed.com/authorities-...
May 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Authorities dismantle AVCheck, a key tool for cybercriminals to test malware against antivirus detection. A major victory in the fight against cybercrime. #CyberSecurity #AVCheck #CyberCrime Link: thedailytechfeed.com/authorities-...
Counter Antivirus Service AVCheck Shut Down by Law Enforcement - SecurityWeek
Counter Antivirus Service AVCheck Shut Down by Law Enforcement
Dutch authorities announced the takedown of AVCheck, one of the largest counter antivirus (CAV) services used by cybercriminals worldwide.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Counter Antivirus Service AVCheck Shut Down by Law Enforcement - SecurityWeek
Operation Endgame: Dutch Police Arrest Alleged AVCheck Operator hackread.com/operation-en...
Operation Endgame: Dutch Police Arrest Alleged AVCheck Operator
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January 17, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
: 33-year-old was under surveillance for some time before returning home from the UAE
www.theregister.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
Entwickler von Schadsoftware konnten diese auf dem Portal auf Erkennung durch Antivirus-Software prüfen. Auch weitere Malware-Tools sind nun offline. #Cybercrime
Operation Endgame: Behörden zerschlagen Antivirus-Testseite AVCheck
Entwickler von Schadsoftware konnten diese auf dem Portal auf Erkennung durch Antivirus-Software prüfen. Auch weitere Malware-Tools sind nun offline.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Entwickler von Schadsoftware konnten diese auf dem Portal auf Erkennung durch Antivirus-Software prüfen. Auch weitere Malware-Tools sind nun offline. #Cybercrime
Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
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Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
: 33-year-old was under surveillance for some time before returning home from the UAE
www.theregister.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Dutch cops cuff alleged AVCheck malware kingpin in Amsterdam
www.theregister.com/2026/01/13/a...
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Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware
An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in th...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
June 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
AVCheck, le cauchemar des antivirus, ferme ses portes www.01net.com/actualites/a...
June 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
AVCheck, le cauchemar des antivirus, ferme ses portes www.01net.com/actualites/a...
Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware 🔥
An international law enforcement operation has taken down #AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial #antivirus software! 🕵️♂️🔎
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
An international law enforcement operation has taken down #AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial #antivirus software! 🕵️♂️🔎
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware
An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial antivirus software before deploying it in th...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
June 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Police takes down AVCheck site used by cybercriminals to scan malware 🔥
An international law enforcement operation has taken down #AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial #antivirus software! 🕵️♂️🔎
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
An international law enforcement operation has taken down #AVCheck, a service used by cybercriminals to test whether their malware is detected by commercial #antivirus software! 🕵️♂️🔎
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
📌 Authorities shut down AVCheck in Operation Endgame, a site used by malware developers to test antivirus detection. Other malware tools also taken offline. #CyberSecurity #Malware https://tinyurl.com/293gb4em
Authorities Shut Down Antivirus Testing Site AVCheck in Operation Endgame
Authorities have dismantled the antivirus testing site AVCheck as part of Operation Endgame. This portal allowed malware developers to check if their creations were detected by antivirus software. As a result, other malware tools have also been taken offline.
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June 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
📌 Authorities shut down AVCheck in Operation Endgame, a site used by malware developers to test antivirus detection. Other malware tools also taken offline. #CyberSecurity #Malware https://tinyurl.com/293gb4em