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

Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site

October 20, 2023 at 11:24AM Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have seized the dark web site used by the RagnarLocker ransomware group to shame victims. Operating since 2020, the group targeted 52 entities across critical infrastructure sectors. Unlike other ransomware operations, RagnarLocker was not advertised as a service but operated by a private group. … Read more

Europol Strike Wounds Ragnar Locker Ransomware Group

October 19, 2023 at 03:29PM Law enforcement has taken down Ragnar Locker’s Tor negotiation and data leak sites, stating that they were seized in a coordinated international action. Europol, along with officials from the US and Japan, is involved in taking action against the ransomware group. Experts warn that this may only be a temporary … Read more

Europol knocks RagnarLocker offline in second major ransomware bust this year

October 19, 2023 at 12:34PM Law enforcement agencies, including Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, the FBI, and Germany’s Bundeskriminalamt, have taken control of RagnarLocker ransomware group’s leak site in a coordinated effort. The takedown is part of a broader campaign to dismantle ransomware groups. RagnarLocker is known for targeting critical infrastructure and using a double extortion … Read more

Ragnar Locker ransomware’s dark web extortion sites seized by police

October 19, 2023 at 10:50AM Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have seized the Tor negotiation and data leak sites belonging to the Ragnar Locker ransomware group. The seizure message displayed on the websites indicates that a coordinated international operation involving law enforcement from the US, Europe, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Netherlands, and Latvia … Read more

Ragnar Locker ransomware’s extortion sites seized by police

October 19, 2023 at 10:43AM Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have seized the Tor negotiation and data leak sites of the Ragnar Locker ransomware operation. The seized websites now display a message confirming the coordinated law enforcement action and the involvement of agencies from the US, Europe, and other countries. Europol has confirmed the … Read more

Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack

October 19, 2023 at 07:06AM Healthcare solutions company Henry Schein disclosed a recent cybersecurity incident that disrupted its business operations and may have led to a data breach. The incident affected its manufacturing and distribution businesses, causing temporary disruption. The company has engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate and has notified law enforcement authorities. Details of … Read more