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First VPN

Authorities Disrupt First VPN Cybercriminal Service

Law enforcement is increasingly targeting the “infrastructure layer” of cybercrime, rather than ransomware operators themselves.

LINDSEY O'DONNELL-WELCH · MAY 22 · 2 min
Ransomware

US Indicts LockerGoga, MegaCortex, Nefilim Ransomware Admin

The Justice Department has charged a Ukrainian national who is behind ransomware attacks of at least 200 U.S. companies tied to LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Nefilim.

Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch · 3 min
Ransomware

DoJ Seizes $2.8M Linked to Zeppelin Ransomware

The DoJ raked back $2.8 million in crypto, as well as cash and a stolen vehicle, belonging to an alleged operator of the Zeppelin ransomware.

Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch · 2 min

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