The FBI, in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies, has announced the arrest of four European nationals linked to ransomware operations.
The cybercriminals are believed to have orchestrated attacks resulting in approximately $16 million in global financial losses.
The arrests were made in a major joint operation codenamed 'Operation PHOBOS AETOR', resulting in the seizure of digital devices and cryptocurrency wallets.
While the arrests are significant, ransomware groups continuously evolve, posing an ongoing cybersecurity threat.