Dutch police recover 90% of victim decryption keys in ransomware scam
Dutch police seized a flaw in the Deadbolt ransomware that allowed 90% of victims who reported the crime to recover data and avoid payment.
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The Dutch National Police have disrupted the Deadbolt ransomware group, recovering the decryption keys of 90% of victims that contacted police, according to a report by Chainalysis.
Since 2021, Deadbolt has preyed on small businesses and sometimes individuals, demanding smaller ransoms that can quickly add up. In 2022, Deadbolt successfully collected more than $2.3 million from about 5,000 victims.
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