Authorities arrest four suspected 8base ransomware operators in global takedown

A global law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of four Russian nationals, who authorities accuse of involvement in more than 1,000 ransomware attacks worldwide. The operation, named “Phobos Aetor,” saw four suspected hackers arrested in Phuket, Thailand, according to Bavarian police. The four individuals have been linked to the 8base ransomware group, which authorities say is the largest affiliate of the Phobos ransomware-as-a-service operation. Phobos has long been linked to the 8base data extortion gang, which also saw its dark web leak site seized as part of the...