**FBI Seizes "Web3adspanels.org" Hosting Stolen Logins in Ongoing Cybercrime Crackdown**

The United States government has made a significant dent in the world of cybercrime, seizing control of the domain name "web3adspanels.org" and its accompanying database. This move comes after an investigation revealed that the website was being used by malicious actors to store stolen bank login credentials.

According to a press release from the Department of Justice (DoJ), the domain in question was used as a "backend web panel" to store and manipulate illegally obtained bank login credentials. The scheme, which targeted unsuspecting Americans, involved fake advertisements on Google and Bing that mimicked real bank websites. When victims clicked on these ads, they were redirected to fraudulent sites controlled by the cybercriminals.

Once users entered their login credentials on these fake sites, malware captured the information, which was then used by the perpetrators to access real bank accounts and steal funds. The DoJ release emphasizes that this domain seizure is part of an ongoing effort to combat account takeover fraud via impersonation of financial institution support.

The FBI has identified at least 19 U.S. victims who lost approximately $14.6 million, with attempted losses totaling over $28 million. Two Georgia-based companies were among those targeted in the scheme. The authorities seized the domain "web3adspanels.org," which was still operational as recently as November 2025.

As part of a collaborative effort, Estonian authorities preserved and collected data from servers hosting phishing pages and stolen login credentials used in the scheme. Since January, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 5,100 complaints totaling more than $262 million in losses.

The seizure of "web3adspanels.org" prevents malicious actors from utilizing the stolen data for further financial gain. The authorities have also preserved evidence from the servers as part of their ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officials are urging the public to remain vigilant against phishing scams and closely monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.

As the cybercrime landscape continues to evolve, it is essential for individuals and businesses to be aware of these threats and take proactive measures to protect themselves. Staying informed and up-to-date on the latest security best practices can help prevent falling victim to these types of schemes.

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