NCA Busts Russian Crypto Networks Laundering Funds and Evading Sanctions

December 5, 2024 at 01:18AM The U.K. National Crime Agency led Operation Destabilise, disrupting Russian money laundering networks, resulting in 84 arrests and the seizure of £20 million ($25.4 million). The U.S. Treasury sanctioned several individuals linked to these networks, which facilitated sanctions evasion and organized crime across multiple regions, including the U.K. and South … Read more

UK disrupts Russian money laundering networks used by ransomware

December 4, 2024 at 03:25PM The UK’s National Crime Agency disrupted two Russian money laundering networks, arresting 84 suspects in “Operation Destabilise.” These networks, linked to ransomware gangs, laundered millions for cybercriminals. The operation unveiled connections among Russian elites, cybercriminals, and UK drug gangs, highlighting significant international collaboration in tackling such financial crimes. ### Meeting … Read more

NCA unmasks man it suspects is both ‘Evil Corp kingpin’ and LockBit affiliate

October 1, 2024 at 10:12AM The National Crime Agency (NCA) revealed the identification of Aleksandr Ryzhenkov, a high-ranking member of Evil Corp believed to be a LockBit affiliate known as “Beverley.” The unmasking follows the disruption of 194 LockBit affiliates, with Ryzhenkov allegedly responsible for 60 attacks totaling $100 million in Bitcoin. NCA continues its … Read more

UK Teen Arrested Over Transport for London Hack

September 13, 2024 at 08:03AM A 17-year-old male from Walsall, England was arrested in connection with the cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL). The attack disrupted some TfL services but did not affect transportation. While initially claiming no customer data compromise, TfL later confirmed some personal information and bank details were accessed. The suspect has … Read more

Transport for London discloses ongoing “cyber security incident”

September 2, 2024 at 02:20PM Transport for London (TfL) is actively investigating an ongoing cyberattack with no current impact on its services. The agency assured customers that there is no evidence of compromised customer data and promptly reported the attack to government authorities. Measures have been implemented to prevent further system access, as TfL works … Read more

Cybercriminal Leader ‘J.P.Morgan’ Busted for Pioneering RaaS Model

August 14, 2024 at 10:06AM In an international operation led by the NCA, Maksim Silnikau, alias “J.P. Morgan,” has been arrested and extradited to the US for cybercrime. He and fellow cybercriminals are linked to developing ransomware strains and exploit kits. The investigation continues, with Vladimir Kadariya and Andrei Tarasov also facing charges in the … Read more

UK crimebusters shut down global call-spoofing outfit that claimed 170K-plus victims

August 2, 2024 at 02:47AM The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) shut down Russian Coms, a call-spoofing service with hundreds of thousands of victims. Four Brits have been arrested in connection with the operation. The service helped criminals disguise their identities and swindle victims of millions. Global law enforcement efforts are targeting additional users, with … Read more

UK takes down major ‘Russian Coms’ caller ID spoofing platform

August 1, 2024 at 01:58PM The UK’s NCA shut down Russian Coms, a caller ID spoofing platform used by criminals to make over 1.8 million scam calls. The platform operated globally, affecting victims across 107 countries, resulting in tens of millions in financial losses. Three suspects have been arrested and law enforcement agencies worldwide are … Read more

Law Enforcement Disrupts DDoS-for-Hire Service DigitalStress

July 23, 2024 at 06:27AM UK authorities, in collaboration with the FBI and PSNI, disrupted the illegal DDoS service DigitalStress, seizing its domain and warning visitors of law enforcement action. The NCA noted the takedown’s significance and ongoing data analysis to identify users. This action was part of Operation Power Off to combat DDoS-for-hire services. … Read more

UK and US cops band together to tackle Qilin’s ransomware shakedowns

June 25, 2024 at 08:09AM UK and US authorities have united to combat the Qilin ransomware gang’s assault on the healthcare industry. The group’s attack on a UK pathology service disrupted thousands of surgeries and led to stolen patient data being leaked. Investigations by NHS England and law enforcement agencies are ongoing to respond to … Read more