Iranian national Sina Gholinejad has pleaded guilty to participating in the Robbinhood ransomware operation that caused millions in damages to U.S. organizations, including $19 million to the City of Baltimore. Facing up to 30 years in prison, he admitted to computer fraud and conspiracy c...
International law enforcement agencies arrested two Russian nationals in Thailand connected to the Phobos ransomware operation, which targeted over 1,000 victims and collected $16M in Bitcoin. The operation, dubbed "Phobos Aetor," also dismantled the 8Base ransomware infrastructure and inv...
International law enforcement agencies dismantled the Phobos ransomware operation, arresting four European suspects in Thailand who allegedly extorted $16M in Bitcoin from over 1,000 victims. Operation "Phobos Aetor" also seized 8Base ransomware infrastructure and recovered crucial evidenc...
U.S. Treasury sanctions two individuals and four entities linked to North Korean IT workers who generate illegal revenue for the regime's weapons programs. These workers operate globally under false identities, with up to 90% of their earnings funding North Korea's military initiatives. Th...
Romanian national sentenced to 20 years for involvement in NetWalker ransomware attacks targeting healthcare, education, and law enforcement. The operation, which exploited COVID-19 crisis, netted over $21.5 million in Bitcoin. The conviction includes $15 million restitution and asset forf...
