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A 44-year-old Romanian, leader of a criminal ransomware organization, has been arrested in Milan for devastating cyber attacks.

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14 July 2025, 13:04
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The arrested man was the head of a Romanian-based criminal organization specializing in ransomware that encrypts victims' data and demands ransom in cryptocurrencies. Considered one of the most dangerous cyber criminals in Europe, he orchestrated cyber attacks that can paralyze companies and institutions. The Preliminary Investigations Judge in Milan ordered his arrest, underlining the seriousness of these attacks and their impact on the normal functioning of the affected organizations.

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