A burst of global law enforcement actions during the past few weeks marked by a flurry of successful takedowns gives cybercrime experts a jolt of hope.
The incident follows a spree of ransomware and extortion attacks targeting multiple U.S.- and U.K.-based retailers, including grocery stores. The logistics company said its operations are impacted.
Authorities said they froze and seized the allegedly illegally obtained funds when North Korean nationals attempted to launder money linked to the long-running conspiracy.
The Department of Justice building is seen in Washington, DC, on August 9, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
The cybercrime marketplace was used by more than 117,000 customers and trafficked more than 15 million credit card numbers since March 2022, the Justice Department said.