Italian police dismantled the “Diskstation” ransomware gang involved in targeting civil rights groups and companies in northern Italy, arresting several suspects including the group leader. The operation involved collaboration with French and Romanian law enforcement and focused on cyberattacks exploiting Synology NAS vulnerabilities. #Diskstation #SynologyNAS
Keypoints
- The “Diskstation” gang targeted organizations in northern Italy with ransomware attacks demanding cryptocurrency payments.
- Authorities coordinated an international effort leading to raids and arrests in Romania and Italy.
- The group is known for exploiting vulnerabilities in internet-connected Synology NAS devices.
- The suspected leader of the group has been detained and faces charges of unauthorized access and extortion.
- Romanian police also arrested suspects involved in a separate tax fraud scheme targeting the U.K. government through phishing attacks.
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