US government seized $1M from Russian ransomware gang

Global Crackdown Nets Ransomware Group Behind Million-Dollar Extortion

Law Enforcement Unleashes Coordinated Strike Against Criminal Enterprise

A global law enforcement coalition has launched a major offensive against the cybercrime group responsible for the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware strains. The operation aims to dismantle the infrastructure used by the group, which is accused of extorting victims out of an estimated $370 million since 2022.

"This coordinated action sends a clear message that ransomware operators will be held accountable for their criminal activities," stated a spokesperson for the international law enforcement alliance.