Suspected hackers arrested in global ransomware crackdown

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Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown, Europol announced Monday. The two, who were not identified by name, were arrested last week by Romanian authorities.

9 months ago·Washington, United States

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US charges two suspected major ransomware users

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Suspected hackers arrested in global ransomware crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown, Europol announced Monday.

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