BlackSuit ransomware leak sites seized in Operation Checkmate

BlackSuit ransomware leak sites seized in Operation Checkmate

Law enforcement has seized the dark web leak sites of the BlackSuit ransomware operation, which has targeted and breached the networks of hundreds of organizations worldwide over the past several years.

Operation Checkmate: BlackSuit Ransomware’s Dark Web Domains Seized

International law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Europol, have successfully seized the infrastructure of the notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang in Operation Checkmate. This article details the takedown, BlackSuit's origins, and the ongoing fight against evolving cyber threats.

BlackSuit ransomware gang’s darknet websites seized by police

The BlackSuit gang, which is believed to have been operational since April/May 2023, was a private ransomware group that did not license its tooling to other criminals like ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) schemes.

BlackSuit Ransomware Infrastructure Seized by Authorities

International law enforcement agencies delivered a significant blow to cybercriminals this week with the successful takedown of critical infrastructure belonging to the BlackSuit ransomware gang. The coordinated operation, dubbed “Operation Checkmate,” has effectively dismantled the group’s primary communication and extortion platforms, marking a major victory in the ongoing battle against ransomware threats. Global Law Enforcement […] The post …