16-year-old suspected leader of KillSec ransomware group arrested

October 1, 2026 · 1:59 pm 3 sources

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• 16-year-old suspected leader of KillSec ransomware group arrested
  Help Net Security · October 1, 2026 13:59
  A 16-year-old is suspected of being the main operator of KillSec, a ransomware group that Eurojust says is responsible for almost 1,000 attacks worldwide. Seizure notice (Source: Eurojust) According to Eurojust, KillSec has been active since 2024. The group got into organizations’ systems by…
• Police Shut Down KillSec Ransomware, Identify Alleged Teen Leader
  SecurityWeek · October 1, 2026 14:17
  Police took control of KillSec’s leak site and secured at least 110 terabytes of data stolen from victims. The post Police Shut Down KillSec Ransomware, Identify Alleged Teen Leader appeared first on SecurityWeek .
• Police dismantle KillSec ransomware gang allegedly led by 16-year-old
  BleepingComputer · October 1, 2026 14:25
  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. [...]