American, European Law Enforcement Have a Big Win Against Hive Ransomware Network!

Are you a fan of good old fashioned “fair play” justice? Well, us too. Which is why we are excited to share the news of the recent dismantling of the nefarious Hive Ransomware Network. A cooperative effort between the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Europol has resulted in 21 suspects being arrested around the globe, with 4 of them being charged in the US.

It seems as though the mini-militia of computer criminals ran up against a bit more hustle than they were expecting from authorities. In a surprise raid, investigators swooped in and squashed the online network responsible for malware attacks on victims for roughly three years.

How They Did It

So how exactly did the trusty agents manage to do the deed? According to reports, the FBI and Europol employed a combination of advanced investigative techniques and old-fashioned police work. They used analytical software to detect and track malicious activities, as well as sweep servers and networks seeking out specific information.

Once they had identified a good number of potential suspects, they conducted targeted raids and arrests. The case also highlighted the progressive model of cooperation and understanding of international agencies across countries.

It turns out the group was comprised of members from the US, Ukraine, Belarus, and the UK.

What This Means for Everyone

The dismantling of the Hive Ransomware Network is good news for us all. Not only have we managed to rid one criminal network, but this means the possibility of fewer incidents of this kind of activity in the future.

Here’s how Hive Ransomware Network harmed us:

  • Stole, encrypted and provided access to confidential information

  • Demanded payment from victims in exchange for stolen data

  • Victims were companies, individuals, governments, organizations and educational institutes

  • Affected many individuals, companies and countries

As hacking techniques and strategies, unfortunately, continue to become more sophisticated, so too the measures taken by law enforcement have to be constantly evaluated. Thankfully, in this instance, the measures have paid off handsomely.

All hail the heroes who have taken part in the process and continue to ensure that the safety of our data and networks is maintained!

Stay safe, everyone, and be sure to keep an eye out for future victories such as this one!