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US Government Seizes $1 Million From Major Russian Ransomware Gang in a Rare Win for the Good Guys
The Department of Justice seized over $1 million in cryptocurrency from BlackSuit, disrupting their ransomware operations linked to at least 450 U.S. attacks, officials said.
- In a significant blow to cybercrime networks, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on August 12, 2025, it seized over $1 million in cryptocurrency linked to the BlackSuit ransomware gang.
- Amid growing ransomware threats, the DHS reported that the BlackSuit group and Royal were responsible for 450 successful U.S. attacks last week.
- Following forensic analysis, authorities seized $1 million in crypto after evidence collected on June 21, 2024, led to freezing funds at a cooperating exchange.
- This seizure included $1 million in crypto plus four servers and nine domains, crippling the BlackSuit gang’s operations.
- This action aligns with national security efforts, as the DOJ’s unsealing of warrants signals more actions may follow under the Biden administration.
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BlackSuit ransomware gang taken down, $1M in crypto seized
BlackSuit Ransomware Hit by US Crackdown, Servers Down, $1M in Crypto Seized - Blockonomi
TLDR: US-led raid dismantled four Blacksuit ransomware servers, nine domains, and seized over $1M in stolen crypto. BlackSuit ransomware targeted US critical infrastructure, including healthcare, manufacturing, and government facilities. The operation involved US agencies and law enforcement from eight other countries. Seized funds were linked to a 2023 ransom payment worth over $1.4M at the time. It was a coordinated hit. US authorities and gl…
US Authorities Seize $1M and Shut Down Websites Linked to Crypto Ransomware Gang BlackSuit
US law enforcement agencies have dismantled the online infrastructure of the notorious ransomware group BlackSuit, seizing more than $1 million in cryptocurrency linked to the gang’s illicit activities. The takedown is part of a broader effort to combat cybercriminal groups that target businesses, hospitals, and government agencies with ransomware attacks . The Justice Department announced […]
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