An international law enforcement operation dubbed "Operation KillSwitch" seized the KillSec ransomware gang's data leak site and servers, led to three arrests, and identified a 16-year-old as the group's alleged administrator.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-dismantle-killsec-ransomware-gang-allegedly-led-by-16-year-old/
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