Microsoft Legal Action Disrupts RedVDS Cybercrime Infrastructure Used for Online Fraud
Summary
Microsoft has launched coordinated legal actions in the U.S. and U.K. against the cybercrime subscription service RedVDS, which allegedly caused millions in fraud losses. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration with law enforcement to combat cybercrime.
Key Insights
What is RedVDS and how does it enable cybercrime?
RedVDS is a subscription-based cybercrime-as-a-service providing disposable virtual dedicated servers (VDS) with unlicensed Windows software for as little as $24 per month, allowing criminals to anonymously host phishing campaigns, scam sites, and fraud operations across borders.[1][2][4]
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What types of fraud were facilitated by RedVDS?
RedVDS powered high-volume phishing, business email compromise (BEC), real estate payment diversion scams, and account takeovers, often enhanced by AI for realistic impersonations, compromising over 191,000 organizations since September 2025 and causing over $40 million in U.S. fraud losses.[1][3][5]