#RansomwareArrest

Ukrainian cops collar Kyiv programmer believed to be Conti, LockBit linchpin

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June 13, 2024 at 12:32PM A 28-year-old individual was arrested in Ukraine for his alleged involvement in the Conti and LockBit ransomware operations, facing a potential 15-year sentence. He is accused of developing encryptors to disguise computer viruses and was linked to Conti attacks in the Netherlands and Belgium. His arrest adds to ongoing efforts … Read more

Police arrests Ragnar Locker ransomware developer in France

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October 20, 2023 at 12:04PM Authorities from multiple countries conducted a joint operation to arrest a malware developer associated with the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang. They also seized the group’s dark web sites. The gang is believed to have attacked 168 international companies since 2020. This marks the third action against the gang, with previous … Read more