Police seize over 100 malware loader servers, arrest four cybercriminals

May 30, 2024 at 08:31AM ‘Operation Endgame’ seized over 100 servers worldwide, arresting four individuals and identifying eight fugitives. The seized infrastructure hosted over 2,000 illicit domains in Europe and North America, under the authorities’ control. The operation involved police forces from several countries and was supported by intelligence from various cybersecurity experts. One suspect … Read more

Police seize malware loader servers, arrest four cybercriminals

May 30, 2024 at 04:38AM ‘Operation Endgame’ seized over 100 servers used by major malware operations across Europe and North America, resulting in four arrests and the identification of eight fugitives. Supported by various global police forces and cybersecurity experts, this operation disrupted cybercriminal activities and aims to reveal further suspect information later today. Key … Read more

Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation

February 20, 2024 at 07:15AM An international law enforcement operation has disrupted the LockBit ransomware group, resulting in arrests and server seizures. The UK’s NCA led the operation, with involvement from agencies in several countries. The operation has frozen cryptocurrency accounts, shut down rogue accounts, and obtained decryption keys. The NCA has taken control of … Read more

US charged 19 suspects linked to xDedic cybercrime marketplace

January 5, 2024 at 04:19PM The U.S. Department of Justice concluded an international investigation into xDedic cybercrime marketplace, with 19 suspects charged. The marketplace facilitated fraudulent activities totaling over $68 million before its shutdown. Several suspects have been sentenced, others awaiting extradition. Two administrators were sentenced, and high-volume seller Dariy Pankov and prolific buyer Allen … Read more

Ragnar Locker ransomware developer arrested in France

October 20, 2023 at 12:11PM Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have arrested a malware developer associated with the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang. The joint international operation resulted in the seizure of the group’s dark web sites. The Ragnar Locker gang has targeted 168 international companies since 2020. This is the third action taken against … Read more