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Feds Seize $3M in Crypto from Ransomware Hacker

9/9/2025

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U.S. authorities seized nearly $3 million in cryptocurrency from a suspected hacker linked to a ransomware group.
The hacker used ransomware to lock files, demanding cryptocurrency payments and threatening data leaks.
Law enforcement dismantled the BlackSuit group, seizing over $1 million in crypto and multiple servers.
BlackSuit has targeted over 450 U.S. organizations, hijacking $370 million in total.
The rise of a new group, Chaos, underscores persistent ransomware threats.

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Story summary

U.S. authorities seized nearly $3 million in cryptocurrency from a suspected hacker linked to a ransomware group.
The hacker used ransomware to lock files, demanding cryptocurrency payments and threatening data leaks.
Law enforcement dismantled the BlackSuit group, seizing over $1 million in crypto and multiple servers.
BlackSuit has targeted over 450 U.S. organizations, hijacking $370 million in total.
The rise of a new group, Chaos, underscores persistent ransomware threats.