Moldova’s Cybercrime Comedy: Ransomware Villain Busted in International Sting!
Moldovan police arrested a 45-year-old foreign man involved in ransomware attacks on Dutch companies. This cybercriminal must have thought he could hide better than the last pair of socks eaten by the washing machine. But alas, international authorities were on him like a spreadsheet on an accountant’s desk.
Hot Take:
Looks like Moldova is taking a bite out of cybercrime, and this 45-year-old alleged ransomware enthusiast is now experiencing an unexpected Moldovan vacation! Who knew that trying to hack the Netherlands could land you in a Moldovan cell with a collection of seized gadgets and a rather unfortunate press release?
Key Points:
- 45-year-old foreign man arrested in Moldova linked to ransomware attacks on Dutch companies.
- Joint international operation involving Moldovan and Dutch authorities led to the arrest.
- Key evidence seized included cash, e-wallets, laptops, and multiple storage devices.
- DoppelPaymer ransomware, active since 2019, used a double extortion scheme.
- Past international operations targeted core members of the DoppelPaymer ransomware group.
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