Moldovan Authorities Arrest Suspect in €4.5M Ransomware Attack on Dutch Research Agency

Moldovan authorities have arrested a 45-year-old foreign man suspected of involvement in a series of ransomware attacks targeting Dutch companies in 2021. The individual is internationally wanted for cybercrimes, including ransomware attacks, extortion, and money laundering against businesses based in the Netherlands. The attacks caused significant damage, notably a ransom demand of 4.5 million euros against a Dutch research agency. The arrest was announced on Monday by the authorities.