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French national behind UK data breach caught in Thailand

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Europol has revealed details surrounding the arrest of a 25-year-old coder who allegedly helped to extort a British organisation.
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BT and Europol join forces to stem ‘global cybercrime epidemic’

Thu, 17th May 2018
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It’s clear cybercrime is increasingly becoming a global issue with organisations around the world realising power lies in collaboration.
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‘World’s biggest’ DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the ‘good guys’, but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.
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Global cybercrime lord busted, but expert says just a drop in the ocean

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Cybereason's senior director says the arrest of the Carbanak gangleader will just look like a 'rounding error' for overall cybercrime profits.
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Mastermind of EUR 1 BILLION global cybercrime gang arrested

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Europol has arrested the suspected leader of the Carbanak gang with the cooperation of law enforcement around the world, but experts remain sceptical.
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Microsoft, ESET & law enforcement disrupt Gamarue botnet

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Microsoft, ESET, the FBI, Interpol, Europol and other security stakeholders have collectively dismantled a major botnet operation known as Gamarue.
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CASE STUDY: War on ransomware marching forward with Europol coalition

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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Authorities estimated global losses from ransomware in 2016 to be more than $200 billion - this coalition was formed to address this.
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Europol: Legislation overhaul needed as cybercrime is ‘unprecedented’

Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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A new report from Europol has revealed cybercrime is running rampant with ransomware reigning supreme - and a crackdown on criminals is essential.
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No more ransom - stopping ransomware on a global scale

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Europol, Intel Security and Kapersky Lab create No More Ransom to help victims of ransomware recover their data.