October 1, 2024 at 01:38PM Authorities have arrested four individuals linked to the dismantled LockBit ransomware empire. French law prohibits naming the arrested, but a post on LockBit’s leak blog confirms severe charges in France. The UK also apprehended two individuals linked to LockBit. The Spanish Guardia Civil arrested a key suspect at Madrid airport. … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 08:24AM Australian police have infiltrated the criminal-focused encrypted app Ghost, leading to the arrest of its alleged administrator, Jay Je Yoon Jung, in a Sydney court. 38 suspects were arrested across four states, with additional arrests in Canada, Sweden, Ireland, and Italy. The app has been used by various criminal organizations … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 08:02AM A 17-year-old was arrested in the UK for involvement in cyberattacks, including one on MGM Resorts. The teenager was released on bail. MGM suffered a ransomware attack, resulting in $110 million in costs. The AlphV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility. Caesars Entertainment also fell victim to a ransomware attack. Multiple arrests … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 10:46AM Ransomware group Ransomed.vc claims to have permanently shut down due to suspected arrests. The group had previously announced plans to sell the operation, offering a discount before the latest announcement of potential arrests. The group cited the welfare of its affiliates and their lack of opsec skills as reasons for … Read more