FBI Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum
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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized the notorious RAMP cybercrime forum, which was a hub for ransomware operations and other illicit activities. The forum's Tor site and clearnet domain now display a seizure banner. RAMP was launched in July 2021 after other forums banned ransomware promotions. The takedown has caused groups like Nova and DragonForce to shift their activities to alternative platforms, such as Rehub. The seizure highlights the ongoing efforts to disrupt cybercriminal operations and the resilience of the underground community in reconstituting itself.
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29.01.2026 15:01 1 articles · 23h ago
FBI Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum
The FBI has seized the RAMP cybercrime forum, a significant platform for ransomware operations. The forum's Tor site and clearnet domain now display a seizure banner. The takedown has caused groups like Nova and DragonForce to shift their activities to alternative platforms, such as Rehub. The seizure highlights the ongoing efforts to disrupt cybercriminal operations and the resilience of the underground community in reconstituting itself.
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- ThreatsDay Bulletin: New RCEs, Darknet Busts, Kernel Bugs & 25+ More Stories — thehackernews.com — 29.01.2026 15:01
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The FBI seized the RAMP cybercrime forum, which was a significant platform for ransomware operations.
First reported: 29.01.2026 15:011 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: New RCEs, Darknet Busts, Kernel Bugs & 25+ More Stories — thehackernews.com — 29.01.2026 15:01
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RAMP was launched in July 2021 by a user named Orange, later identified as Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev.
First reported: 29.01.2026 15:011 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: New RCEs, Darknet Busts, Kernel Bugs & 25+ More Stories — thehackernews.com — 29.01.2026 15:01
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Groups like Nova and DragonForce are moving to alternative platforms like Rehub following the takedown.
First reported: 29.01.2026 15:011 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: New RCEs, Darknet Busts, Kernel Bugs & 25+ More Stories — thehackernews.com — 29.01.2026 15:01
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The seizure was coordinated with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida and the Department of Justice's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section.
First reported: 29.01.2026 15:011 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: New RCEs, Darknet Busts, Kernel Bugs & 25+ More Stories — thehackernews.com — 29.01.2026 15:01