On November 28, 2023, Europol claimed successful detainment of ransomware operators, particularly related to Dharma and Hive ransomware. The operation took place in 4 Ukrainian cities, and is most likely a continuation of a similar operation from 2021. Dharma Ransomware Actors Detained in Ukraine In the statement on the official website, Europol claimed searches in… Continue reading Dharma Ransomware Criminals Captured in Ukraine, Europol Reports
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Ragnar Locker Ransomware Shutdown, Infrastructure Seized
On October 19, 2023, a group of international law enforcement orgs claimed the seizure of server infrastructure of the Ragnar ransomware gang. This appears to be a new trend, as it is the third widely-discussed infrastructure seizure over the last 2 months. What is the Ragnar ransomware group? Ragnar a.k.a.Ragnar_Locker or RagnarLocker is a cyber… Continue reading Ragnar Locker Ransomware Shutdown, Infrastructure Seized
Ukrainian Cyber Police and Europol Arrested Fraudsters Involved in Fake Investments
The Ukrainian cyber police and Europol have arrested five members of an international network of fraudsters, whose income is estimated at 200 million euros a year. Let me remind you that we wrote that Ukrainian Law Enforcers Arrested Hackers Who Sold More Than 30 Million Accounts, and also that Ukrainian law enforcement officers arrested members… Continue reading Ukrainian Cyber Police and Europol Arrested Fraudsters Involved in Fake Investments
Nine Web Scammers Arrested by Dutch Police in a Europol Operation
Nine Internet scammers arrested in the Netherlands during Dutch-Belgian joint operation Belgium and the Netherlands have conducted a Europol-supported operation to neutralize a group of cybercriminals. Malefactors made millions of euros with phishing and other fraudulent schemes. The operation was carried out by Belgium and Netherlands police with the support of Europol. The Dutch police… Continue reading Nine Web Scammers Arrested by Dutch Police in a Europol Operation
Europol and Intelligence Agencies of 11 Countries Destroyed the FluBot Trojan Infrastructure
Europol announced that law enforcement officers, as a result of an international operation, destroyed one of the fastest-spreading malware – the FluBot Trojan. Let me remind you that we also talked about the fact that Law enforcement officers closed the hacker resource RaidForums, and also that the US authorities arrest Kaseya hacker and attacker associated… Continue reading Europol and Intelligence Agencies of 11 Countries Destroyed the FluBot Trojan Infrastructure
Law enforcement officers closed the hacker resource RaidForums
During the international operation TOURNIQUET, which was coordinated by Europol, the well-known hacker resource RaidForums, which was mainly used to trade in stolen databases, was closed. The administrator of RaidForums and two of his accomplices have been arrested, and the site’s infrastructure is now under the control of law enforcement agencies. The operation was reportedly… Continue reading Law enforcement officers closed the hacker resource RaidForums
Ukrainian cyber police arrested ransomware operators who “earned” $150 million
Ukrainian Cyber Police have arrested two operators of an unnamed ransomware. It is reported that the operation was carried out jointly by the Ukrainian and French police, the FBI, Europol and Interpol. The suspects are believed to have been involved in attacks on 100 North American and European companies, “earning” in this way over $… Continue reading Ukrainian cyber police arrested ransomware operators who “earned” $150 million
WEF warned of impending cyber pandemic
The WEF experts warned about the impending cyber pandemic and called for new approaches to risk management associated with the development of next generation technologies. By 2025, next-generation technologies such as ubiquitous connectivity, artificial intelligence, quantum computing or new approaches to identity and access management could overwhelm the defences and lead to a global cyber… Continue reading WEF warned of impending cyber pandemic