Operation Cronos: How Law Enforcement Dismantled LockBit, the World's Largest Ransomware Operation
On February 20, 2024, a 10-country task force seized LockBit's infrastructure, identified 194 affiliates, and froze $112 million in cryptocurrency in the most significant ransomware takedown in history.
FBI Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Used by Ransomware Gangs
The FBI has seized the notorious RAMP dark web forum in coordination with DOJ. The forum had 14,000+ users and facilitated hundreds of millions in ransomware damages. Leaked database may expose LockBit operator.
Microsoft Disrupts RedVDS Cybercrime Service Behind $40 Million in Fraud
Coordinated action with UK, German authorities, and Europol takes down subscription service that operated 2,600 VMs sending over 1 million phishing emails daily. Microsoft's 35th civil action against cybercrime.
BreachForums Database Leaked — 324,000 Cybercriminal Accounts Exposed
A former ShinyHunters member leaked the BreachForums user database with 324,000 accounts, including usernames, emails, password hashes, and 70,000 IP addresses. Law enforcement interest is likely.