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Law Enforcement Disrupts KillSec Ransomware Gang Led by Teenager
In a major breakthrough, international authorities have successfully disrupted the notorious KillSec Ransomware Gang, led by a teenager, in a coordinated effort dubbed Operation KillSwitch. The operation, backed by Europol and cybersecurity experts, has taken down the gang's servers, dark-web leak site, and seized a staggering 110 terabytes of stolen data.
Microsoft-Led Operation Disrupts Amadey, StealC Malware Networks
In a major win for cybersecurity, a Microsoft-led operation has successfully disrupted the networks behind Amadey and StealC malware, significantly increasing friction for cybercriminals and making it harder for attacks to succeed. This collaborative effort between law enforcement and private sector partners marks a crucial step forward in the fight against cybercrime.
Law Enforcement Disrupts SocGholish Botnet Linked to Evil Corp
In a major win for cybersecurity, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies has dismantled the notorious SocGholish botnet, liberating nearly 15,000 compromised WordPress sites and taking down 106 servers and domains used by cybercriminals. This bold operation has effectively cut off the cybercrime gang's access to thousands of infected computer systems.
Authorities Disrupt First VPN Service Used by 25 Ransomware Groups
In a major win for cybersecurity, an international coalition led by France and the Netherlands has disrupted a notorious VPN service used by 25 ransomware groups, taking a significant blow to cybercrime operations. The takedown was made possible through a collaborative effort involving 16 countries and key partners like Europol and Eurojust.
Police Disrupt €50 Million Crypto Investment Fraud Ring
A massive €50 million crypto investment fraud ring has been dismantled thanks to a joint investigation by Austrian and Albanian authorities, supported by Europol and Eurojust, resulting in the arrest of 10 suspects and the seizure of cash and electronic devices. The alleged scammers, operating from call centres in Albania, left a trail of financial devastation across Italy, Germany, Greece, Spain, Canada, and the UK.