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$12 million frozen, 20,000 victims identified in crypto scam crackdown

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$12 million frozen, 20,000 victims identified in crypto scam crackdown 2026-04-13 at 15:44 By Sinisa Markovic More than $12 million has been frozen, and over 20,000 victims have been identified in an international law enforcement operation targeting cryptocurrency and investment scammers. Authorities also uncovered more than $45 million in suspected cryptocurrency fraud losses worldwide. One […]

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Global law enforcement actions put pressure on cybercrime networks

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Global law enforcement actions put pressure on cybercrime networks 2025-12-03 at 08:33 By Sinisa Markovic In 2025, law enforcement agencies disrupted the infrastructure and operations of established cybercriminal groups. These groups shift across borders, and the agencies pursuing them are adjusting to that. International operations target cybercrime rings worldwide US investigators carried out one of

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Four arrested in connection with M&S, Co-op ransomware attacks

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Four arrested in connection with M&S, Co-op ransomware attacks 2025-07-10 at 17:19 By Zeljka Zorz Four individuals suspected of having been involved in the ransomware attacks that hit UK-based retailers earlier this year have been arrested by the UK National Crime Agency. “Two males aged 19, another aged 17, and a 20-year-old female were apprehended

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How global collaboration is hitting cybercriminals where it hurts

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How global collaboration is hitting cybercriminals where it hurts 2025-06-03 at 09:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, William Lyne, Deputy Director of UK’s National Crime Agency, discusses the cybercrime ecosystem and the threats it enables. He explains how cybercrime is becoming more accessible and fragmented. Lyne also talks about key trends,

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4 new LockBit-related arrests, identities of suspected Evil Corp members, affiliates revealed

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4 new LockBit-related arrests, identities of suspected Evil Corp members, affiliates revealed 2024-10-02 at 12:46 By Zeljka Zorz The third phase of Operation Cronos, which involved officers from the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), the FBI, Europol and other law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of four persons for allegedly participating in the

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Suspect arrested over the Transport for London cyberattack

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Suspect arrested over the Transport for London cyberattack 2024-09-12 at 17:46 By Zeljka Zorz The UK National Crime Agency has arrested and detained a suspect – a 17-year-old male in Walsall (West Midlands) – on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences in relation to the Transport for London (TfL) cyberattack, the agency has announced today.

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Suspected head of Reveton, Ransom Cartel RaaS groups arrested

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Suspected head of Reveton, Ransom Cartel RaaS groups arrested 2024-08-13 at 17:16 By Help Net Security An international operation coordinated by the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has resulted in the arrest and extradition of a man believed to be one of the world’s most prolific Russian-speaking cybercrime actors. The arrest The NCA has been

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Cracking down on cybercrime: Who you gonna call?

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Cracking down on cybercrime: Who you gonna call? 2024-06-24 at 06:01 By Help Net Security As cybercrime continues to grow, law enforcement agencies worldwide face increased challenges in safeguarding organizations and individuals. In this article, we highlight law enforcement agencies that have scored notable successes against cybercriminals in recent years. FBI: Cyber Division Headquarters: Washington,

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LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered

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LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered 2024-02-20 at 14:32 By Zeljka Zorz In the wake of yesterday’s surprise law enforcement takeover of LockBit’s leak site, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Europol have shared more information about the extent of the takedown. “Today, after infiltrating the group’s network, the NCA has

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