The Week in Ransomware – December 1st 2023 – Police hits affiliates

December 1, 2023 at 05:13PM An international crackdown in Ukraine led to the arrest of a ransomware group responsible for attacks across 71 countries and linked to significant financial losses. Coordinated raids and arrests targeted affiliates of various ransomware strains. The operation saw contributions from multiple nations, including Norway, which suggests connections to prior high-profile … Read more

Police Dismantle Major Ukrainian Ransomware Operation

November 28, 2023 at 10:54AM Law enforcement agencies from seven countries partnered with Europol and Eurojust to dismantle a major ransomware operation based in Ukraine. A raid resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old ringleader and four accomplices, with more arrests made earlier this year. The cybercriminals targeted organizations worldwide, disrupting operations and causing losses … Read more

Key Cybercriminals Behind Notorious Ransomware Families Arrested in Ukraine

November 28, 2023 at 06:24AM A law enforcement operation in Ukraine has resulted in the arrest of key individuals involved in multiple ransomware schemes. The suspects targeted over 1,800 victims across 71 countries since 2019, using tactics such as brute-force attacks and phishing emails to gain access to networks. They encrypted over 250 servers belonging … Read more

Police dismantle ransomware group behind attacks in 71 countries

November 28, 2023 at 04:06AM Law enforcement agencies from seven nations, in cooperation with Europol and Eurojust, have arrested key members of a ransomware group in Ukraine. The group paralyzed major corporations using ransomware like LockerGoga, MegaCortex, HIVE, and Dharma. The investigation revealed that the group encrypted over 250 servers, resulting in losses exceeding several … Read more