Microsoft exposed four individuals behind an Azure Abuse scheme using unauthorized GenAI access to create harmful content.
Microsoft is taking legal action against these defendants and dismantling their operation.
The four individuals are Arian Yadegarnia aka “Fiz” of Iran, Alan Krysiak aka “Drago” of United Kingdom, Ricky Yuen aka “cg-dot” of Hong Kong, China, and Phát Phùng Tấn aka “Asakuri” of Vietnam.
The investigation, led by Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, resulted in the seizure of key infrastructure and disrupted the operations of the cybercriminal group.