Police raids 'target' 12 suspects in ransomware cases

By Staff Writer on Nov 1, 2021 1:04PM

Police raids 'target' 12 suspects in ransomware cases

In Ukraine and Switzerland.

Twelve suspects believed to have mounted ransomware attacks against companies or infrastructure in 71 countries were "targeted" in raids in Ukraine and Switzerland, Europol said. A European policing agency spokesperson declined to comment on whether any of the suspects was detained in ...

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