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BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware, a major player in the cybercrime world, has been dealt a significant blow with the coordinated disruption actions announced by the Justice Department.
Alexandria, VA – July 24, 2024 – The Justice Department announced today coordinated actions against the BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware group which included the takedown of four servers and nine domains on July 24. The takedown was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the U.S. Secret Service, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), the FBI, and international law enforcement from the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, France, Canada, Ukraine, and Lithuania.
These actions include the unsealing of a warrant for the seizure of virtual currency valued at $1,091,453 at the time of the seizure. The unsealing was announced today jointly by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern District of Virginia and the District of Columbia.
“This action exemplifies the forward-leaning, disruption-first approach we are taking to address this threat,” said Erik S. Siebert, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “When it comes to protecting U.S. businesses, critical infrastructure, and other victims from ransomware and other cyberthreat actors, we will pull no punches.”
The BlackSuit ransomware gang has been a persistent threat to U.S. critical infrastructure, and this coordinated effort demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to disrupt and dismantle such operations. The operation reflects the full reach of HSI Washington, D.C.’s cyber mission and their commitment to defending victims.
Defendant: BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware
Criminal Charges: Unspecified charges related to ransomware operations
City and State: Alexandria, VA
Exact Date: July 24, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Ongoing investigation and disruption of operations
Dollar Amounts: $1,091,453 in virtual currency seized
This operation strikes a critical blow to BlackSuit’s infrastructure and operations, demonstrating the power of international cooperation in disrupting cybercrime networks.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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