A coordinated global law enforcement effort named "Phobos Aetor" resulted in the arrest of four Russian nationals accused of perpetrating over 1,000 ransomware attacks worldwide. Arrested in Thailand, these individuals are connected to the 8base ransomware group, known for its ties to the Phobos ransomware-as-a-service model. Charges were brought against two key suspects, who allegedly targeted critical infrastructure in the U.S., causing substantial financial damage. Multiple pieces of evidence were seized, and numerous servers dismantled, signaling a strong response to the growing ransomware threat.
A global law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of four Russian nationals, who authorities accuse of involvement in more than 1,000 ransomware attacks worldwide.
The operation, named "Phobos Aetor," saw four suspected hackers arrested in Phuket, Thailand, according to Bavarian police. The four individuals have been linked to the 8base ransomware group.
The Justice Department unsealed charges against Roman Berezhnoy and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, accused of operating the 8base ransomware affiliate organization, victimizing public and private entities.
Authorities say they have seized more than 40 pieces of evidence, including mobile phones, laptops, and digital wallets, and took down more than 100 servers linked to the criminal network.
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