⚡ Europol and Cyber Police of Ukraine Expose Hacker Extortionists
posted 28 Nov 2023
The case's key figures engineered unique encryption ransomware to launch attacks on the world's leading corporations in countries like France, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States, with their operations dating back to 2018.
In a notable instance, these malefactors demanded a ransom of 450 Bitcoin for reinstating the servers of a premier Dutch chemical company.
The spree of attacks impacted approximately 1000 servers, inflicting financial damages totaling 3 billion UAH.
In a concerted effort to dismantle this syndicate, spearheaded by a 32-year-old ringleader, and to delve into their criminal activities, a contingent of over 20 law enforcement officers from Norway, France, Germany, and the United States converged in Kyiv.
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