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Spanish Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Accused of Running KillSec Ransomware Group

Decrypt·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Spanish Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Accused of Running KillSec Ransomware Group

Spanish police arrested a 16-year-old accused of running the KillSec ransomware group. A second suspect faces extradition to Puerto Rico. Investigators are tracing proceeds from ransoms demanded in crypto, highlighting the use of digital assets in cybercrime and the international effort to combat such activities.

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