Europol identifies 12 members of global cybercrime gang after raids
By DW
01 November 2021 |
10:32 am
A dozen suspects were targeted in Ukraine and Switzerland after carrying out "aggressive" attacks against critical infrastructure. More than 1,800 people in 71 countries were affected by their actions.
In this article
Related
5 Oct 2020
The victim, a 19-year-old Dalit woman, died earlier this week from injuries sustained during an alleged gang rape by four upper-caste men. Local police have been accused of mishandling the investigation.
5 Dec 2020
Heavily-tattooed Philippine inmates wince in pain as fellow prisoners use improvised tattooing machines to cover up symbols identifying their gang affiliation as part of an official programme aimed at reducing violence.
26 Dec 2020
Army arrests Gana chief priest, 40 other gang members
13 Feb 2021
Electrical installation vandalism: NSCDC arrests gang leader in Ipesi-Akoko
28 Mar 2021
In a crime that shocked the nation, the men raped a woman in front of her two children after she ran out of fuel on a highway.
23 Apr 2021
Dozens have been killed in a series of raids on communities in Zamfara State, in north-western Nigeria. The region has seen a worrying spike in attacks from gunmen recently. Our correspondent Sam Olukoya tells us more. Also, France is defending the military takeover in Chad in the wake of the president's battlefield death, but the country's opposition says that current arrangements are dangerously fragile. And Ivorians are doing more of their shopping online. By 2025, e-commerce is expected to account for 10 percent of all sales. Our correspondents meet businesses profiting from the trend.
10 May 2021
DarkSide, a group of veteran cybercriminals, is believed to be behind the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, the worst cyberattack on critical US infrastructure to date.
27 Jun 2021
A new report on terrorist activity in the EU has highlighted the threat of online propaganda during the pandemic. The research shows Islamist and far-right extremists have posed the greatest threat.
12 Jul 2021
The White House says the US president has told his Russian counterpart that the US will "defend its people" against ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure.
28 Jul 2021
Raids on the Dainik Bhaskar newspaper and Bharat Samachar television network have sparked accusations of intimidation by a government angry with the media's response to its handling of the pandemic.
5 Aug 2021
Belgian customs officers have mounted their biggest-ever operation against counterfeit cigarette production, swooping on 10 illegal sites and making at least 40 arrests.
9 Aug 2021
The legendary funk group was a sensation in the 1970s and early 80s. Their tracks including "Celebration" are heavily sampled in the rap world and have featured on major motion picture soundtracks.
Latest
1 day ago
Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine was making progress toward its goal of EU membership and needed to foster business confidence by appointing top anti-corruption officials.
1 day ago
VPN software encrypts all the data on your computer. No hacker or government will be able to decipher this encrypted traffic. Your personal information and internet traffic are safe with the use of a VPN.
1 day ago
Maastricht University has doubled its money thanks to a ransomware attack three years ago. The university plans to help struggling students with its new funds.
1 day ago
Airlines hoping to cash in on renewed demand are facing labor agitation after firing swathes of workers during the pandemic.
1 day ago
We report on a growing and dangerous divide between feminism and transgender rights. Annette Young talks to Dr Finn Mackay, the British sociologist and campaigner who believes that it is possible to back both women's and trans rights. Also #MeToo in the world of athletics where we meet one former French athlete who's shining a spotlight on cases of sexual abuse and violence.