Ransomware Rumble: Europol Wipes Out Romanian NAS Nasties with Operation Elicius
Operation Elicius took down the notorious Romanian ransomware gang, Diskstation, known for encrypting systems and paralyzing businesses. With Europol’s help, police nabbed a 44-year-old suspect, possibly the mastermind behind Diskstation. Protect your Synology NAS devices from these cyber bandits by updating firmware and avoiding unnecessary internet exposure.
Hot Take:
It seems that the Diskstation gang’s reign of terror finally hit a brick wall called “Operation Elicius.” Thanks to Europol’s international buddy-cop action involving France and Romania, this ransomware band’s symphony of encrypted chaos in the Lombardy region has been silenced. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster! The villains have been caught, the NAS devices have been freed, and the businesses can finally see the light at the end of the ransomware tunnel. If only every cybercrime had such a happy ending, we’d have to find a new hobby beyond IT security!
Key Points:
- Operation Elicius dismantled the Romanian ransomware gang ‘Diskstation’.
- Targets were companies in Lombardy, with systems encrypted by the gang.
- Diskstation specialized in attacking Synology NAS devices worldwide since 2021.
- Ransom demands ranged from $10,000 to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- A 44-year-old Romanian man suspected as the primary operator was arrested.