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Recently, an international law enforcement operation led by the United States achieved a significant breakthrough, successfully dismantling a long-active Russian ransomware crime group. This operation not only seized the core technical facilities of the organization but also successfully recovered a large amount of illegally obtained Crypto Assets.
According to reports, this operation was launched in late July and involved law enforcement agencies from multiple countries. During the operation, law enforcement officials seized 4 key servers and 9 domain names, which are important infrastructures supporting the notorious Ransomware operations of BlackSuit and Royal. More notably, approximately 1 million dollars worth of Bitcoin was also recovered during this operation.
Investigations show that the methods used by this criminal group are extremely sophisticated, with a shocking scope of influence and significant losses. Since 2022, the organization has launched more than 450 attacks within the United States, with a total ransom amounting to an astonishing over $500 million, including a single ransom payment that reached as high as $60 million. It is estimated that the criminals have profited at least $370 million from these illegal activities.
It is worth mentioning that the recovered Crypto Assets originated from a complex transaction. This transaction, valued at $1,091,453, was initially discovered and frozen by a trading platform in January 2024. After investigation, it was confirmed that it included part of the Bitcoin ransom that a victim was forced to pay in April 2023.
This successful multinational law enforcement operation not only demonstrates the determination and capability of the international community in combating cybercrime, but also provides valuable experience for the investigation and prevention of similar cases in the future. At the same time, it also serves as a reminder that all sectors need to enhance their awareness of cybersecurity and strengthen protective measures to cope with increasingly complex cyber threats.
Although this operation achieved significant results, experts point out that the forms of cybercrime are constantly evolving, and law enforcement agencies must remain vigilant and continue to strengthen international cooperation to address possible new types of cyber threats in the future.