Summary: The 8Base ransomware gang’s leak site was taken down by law enforcement agencies, coinciding with the arrest of four suspects in Thailand linked to the group. The arrests are part of a larger international operation targeting ransomware activities, particularly those connected to substantial financial theft. This action reflects ongoing efforts to combat ransomware crime, with notable reductions in extortion payments reported in 2024.
Affected: 8Base ransomware gang, Europol, FBI, National Crime Agency (UK), victims of ransomware attacks
Keypoints :
- Takedown of 8Base’s leak site led by Bavarian State Criminal Police with support from multiple international agencies.
- Four individuals arrested in Thailand for allegedly stealing million through ransomware attacks.
- Notable decline in ransomware extortion payments in 2024 following law enforcement disruptions of major gangs.
Source: https://therecord.media/8base-ransomware-site-taken-down-4-arrested