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HSI-led BlackSuit ransomware takedown and crypto seizure

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US and international law enforcement carried out a takedown of BlackSuit ransomware infrastructure and seized just over $1 million in cryptocurrency, disrupting the gang’s ability to operate. The action removed four servers and nine domains and was led by HSI with the FBI, IRS-CI, and the US Secret Service plus partners in seven countries. BlackSuit, also known as Royal, had been tied to attacks on US critical infrastructure and more than 450 known US victims since 2022.

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  1. 12.08.2025 00:15 1 articles · 9mo ago

    HSI-led BlackSuit infrastructure takedown

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    US law enforcement led by HSI, with the US Secret Service, IRS-CI, the FBI, and international partners, takes down BlackSuit (Royal) ransomware infrastructure on July 24, 2025, removing four servers and nine domains and seizing just over $1 million in cryptocurrency.

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  2. 12.08.2025 00:15 1 articles · 9mo ago

    DOJ announces BlackSuit takedown

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    The Department of Justice announces that US law enforcement, led by HSI with the US Secret Service, IRS-CI, and the FBI plus international partners, took down BlackSuit (Royal) ransomware infrastructure and seized just over $1 million in cryptocurrency in a July 24, 2025 operation.

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