Operation KillSwitch led to the seizure of KillSec’s leak site and servers, three provisional arrests, and the identification of a 16-year-old suspected main operator. Authorities also took control of seized infrastructure and data, as the investigation continues to trace victims, attackers, and criminal proceeds tied to the gang. #OperationKillSwitch #KillSec #Europol #Eurojust #HamburgPolice
Keypoints
- Operation KillSwitch targeted the KillSec ransomware gang across multiple countries.
- Authorities seized the gang’s leak site, main server, and other infrastructure.
- Three suspects were provisionally arrested during coordinated raids and searches.
- Investigators identified a 16-year-old as KillSec’s alleged main operator.
- At least 110 terabytes of stolen data were seized, and around 500 attacks are under review.