Coverage dated November 7, 2021

Suspected hackers busted in global ransomware crackdown

Headline from FOX 5 New York

Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown.

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  1. Bowling Green Daily News

    7 suspected hackers arrested in global ransomware crackdown (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    Bowling Green Daily News's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven suspected hackers linked to ransomware attacks that have targeted thousands of victims have been arrested since last February as part of a global cybercrime crackdown, European

  2. FOX 5 New York

    Suspected hackers busted in global ransomware crackdown (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown.

  3. Bleeping Computer

    REvil ransomware affiliates arrested in Romania and Kuwait (opens Bleeping Computer)

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    Bleeping Computer's feed description

    Romanian law enforcement authorities have arrested two suspects believed to be Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware affiliates, allegedly responsible for infecting thousands of victims.

  4. Omaha World-Herald

    Suspected hackers arrested in global ransomware crackdown (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown, Europol announced Monday.

  5. The Hill

    International coalition arrests hackers linked to thousands of ransomware attacks (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Romanian authorities have arrested two individuals they say are linked to the use of REvil ransomware as part of a prolific hacking group tied to attacks on several major American companies in recent months.

  6. The Times of Israel

    7 suspected hackers nabbed in global ransomware crackdown (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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