Cybersecurity

Europol: ‘Key target’ in Ragnar Locker ransomware operation arrested in Paris

A “key target” allegedly involved with the Ragnar Locker ransomware group was arrested in Paris on Monday, according to officials at Europol. The announcement, made Friday, is the first official word from law enforcement after the gang’s leak site was replaced with a banner featuring the insignias of several agencies on Thursday. Europol said law […]

Cybersecurity

Europol Dismantles Ragnar Locker Ransomware Infrastructure, Nabs Key Developer

Europol on Friday announced the takedown of the infrastructure associated with Ragnar Locker ransomware, alongside the arrest of a “key target” in France. “In an action carried out between 16 and 20 October, searches were conducted in Czechia, Spain, and Latvia,” the agency said. “The main perpetrator, suspected of being a developer of the Ragnar […]