<ul><li>A 45-year-old foreign national was arrested in Moldova on suspicion of mounting multiple cyberattacks, including a ransomware attack causing €4.5 million in damages.</li><li>The suspect is wanted for committing cybercrimes such as ransomware attacks, blackmail, and money laundering on companies based in the Netherlands.</li><li>The ransomware attack targeted the Dutch Scientific Research Organization, leading to substantial material damage and data exposure when a ransom payment was not met.</li><li>During the arrest, authorities seized various electronic devices and cash from the suspect, who is currently awaiting extradition.</li></ul>

Suspect arrested with links to €4.5M DoppelPaymer ransomware attacks

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