August 13, 2024 at 11:31AM The FBI successfully took down the Dispossessor ransomware group, identified as a coalition of two separate groups operating since around 2020. The group targeted mainly small and medium-sized organizations across Europe and South America. Although the takedown did not result in arrests, it dismantled multiple servers and domains, sending a … Read more
March 29, 2024 at 03:09PM Law enforcement’s successful takedown of the ransomware giant highlights the importance of collaboration and taking action against cyber threats. The meeting notes highlight the success of the law enforcement takedown of the ransomware giant, demonstrating the importance of collaboration and the effective use of offensive measures in combating cyber threats. … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 09:42AM The Mozi botnet experienced a significant decrease in activity in August 2023, attributed to the distribution of a kill switch to the bots. This kill switch stripped the bots of functionality but allowed them to maintain persistence. The decline in activity is believed to be a deliberate and calculated takedown, … Read more
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