Massive international police operation takes down ransomware networks, arrests 4 suspects

International raids take down ransomware networks across globe

Four people are arrested and more than 2,000 internet domains across the globe are seized as part of an international crackdown on cybercrime, with police warning more action is to come.

Major Europol operation hits malware network

'This is the largest ever operation against botnets, which play a major role in the deployment of ransomware,' says Europol - Anadolu Ajansı

Europol hits malware network in major cybercrime operation

Germany, France and the Netherlands have headed a sting operation against cyber infrastructure used for criminal purposes. Four arrests were carried out and more than 100 internet servers were taken down or disrupted.

International operation takes down ransomware networks

European authorities have arrested four people and taken down more than 100 servers in what they say is the biggest-ever global operation against ransomware.