October 2nd 2026, 9:12 AM
Spanish Police Crack Down on Teenage Ransomware Kingpin
Key Summary
A second suspect faces extradition to Puerto Rico, while Investigators are tracing the proceeds of ransoms the group demanded in crypto.
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KillSec Ransomware Group Arrested
Spanish police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect accused of running the KillSec ransomware group.
A second suspect faces extradition to Puerto Rico, while investigators are tracing the proceeds of ransoms the group demanded in crypto.
The arrests are part of a larger effort to crack down on ransomware groups operating in Europe and beyond.
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