Ransomware group dismantled in Ukraine in a major international operation supported by Eurojust and Europol

Judicial and law enforcement authorities from seven different countries have joined forces in an action against a criminal network responsible for significant ransomware attacks across the world. These attacks are believed to have affected over 1,800 victims in 71 countries. The perpetrators targeted large corporations, effectively bringing their business to a standstill and causing losses of at least several hundred millions of euros. A recent operation supported by Eurojust and Europol led to the arrest of the ringleader and the detention of four suspects in Ukraine. A total of 30 places were searched and over a hundred digital equipment tools were seized. Read More