8Base Ransomware Group Busted: Law Enforcement Scores Major Win in Cybercrime Crackdown
International law enforcement agencies have taken down the dark web infrastructure of the notorious 8Base ransomware group. In a dramatic twist, four suspects, including two men and two women, were arrested in Phuket, Thailand. This takedown marks a significant win in the ongoing battle against cybercrime and ransomware.
Hot Take:
Looks like the 8Base ransomware group just had their ‘dark web’ pulled out from under them! It turns out crime doesn’t pay, especially when the rent for your secret hideout is due. Who knew the dark web had a cancellation policy?
Key Points:
- International law enforcement agencies have seized the dark web infrastructure of the 8Base ransomware group.
- Four suspected members, including two men and two women, were arrested in Phuket, Thailand.
- The operation was spearheaded by the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office and the Office of the Public Prosecutor General in Bamberg.
- 8Base is linked to the Phobos ransomware gang and has targeted over 1,000 victims globally.
- The takedown is part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime, involving multiple international law enforcement agencies.
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