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A global law enforcement operation has successfully disrupted the 8Base ransomware group, leading to the arrest of four individuals accused of being key figures in the operation. The suspects were apprehended in Phuket, Thailand, and are alleged to have amassed $16 million through ransomware attacks targeting over 1,000 organizations worldwide. Authorities have also seized the dark web infrastructure utilized by the group.

This coordinated effort resulted in the dismantling of 8Base's dark web data leak and negotiation sites, effectively crippling their ability to further extort victims. The operation, codenamed "Phobos Aetor", involved coordinated raids across multiple locations, resulting in the seizure of laptops, smartphones, and cryptocurrency wallets.

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References :

• BleepingComputer: A global law enforcement operation targeting the Phobos ransomware gang has led to the arrest of four suspected hackers in Phuket, Thailand, and the seizure of 8Base's dark web sites. The suspects are accused of conducting cyberattacks on over 1,000 victims worldwide.
• Carly Page: A global law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of four individuals who authorities accuse of being key figures in the 8base ransomware operation. The four suspects are accused of amassing $16 million through ransomware attacks against more than 1,000 organizations globally
• securityaffairs.com: Operation Phobos Aetor: Police dismantled 8Base ransomware gang
• BleepingComputer: A global law enforcement operation targeting the Phobos ransomware gang has led to the arrest of four suspected hackers in Phuket, Thailand, and the seizure of 8Base's dark web sites. The suspects are accused of conducting cyberattacks on over 1,000 victims worldwide. [...]
• cyberscoop.com: Thai authorities detain four Europeans in ransomware crackdown
• The Register - Security: All your 8Base are belong to us: Ransomware crew busted in global sting
• socradar.io: International Operation Targets 8Base and Phobos Ransomware Gangs
• securityboulevard.com: Authorities Seize 8Base Ransomware Infrastructure, Arrest Four Russians
• techcrunch.com: Authorities arrest four suspects in global 8base ransomware takedown

Classification:

• HashTags: #8Base #Ransomware #Cybercrime
• Target: Over 1,000 organizations globally
• Attacker: 8Base
• Type: Hack
• Severity: Major