"Visits to both sites on Wednesday returned pages that said the FBI had taken control of the RAMP domains, which mirrored each other. "The Federal Bureau of Investigation has seized RAMP," a banner carrying the seals of the FBI and the Justice Department said. "This action has been taken in coordination with the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida and the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Department of Justice.""
"RAMP was founded in 2012 and rebranded in 2021, according to security firm Rapid 7. The platform served Russian, Chinese, and English speakers and counted more than 14,000 registered users, who underwent strict vetting before being accepted or paid a $500 fee for anonymous participation. The forum provided discussion groups, cyberattack tutorials, and a marketplace for malware and services. Its chief administrator said in 2024 the site earned $250,000 annually."
The FBI seized RAMP, taking control of its dark web and clear web domains that previously displayed a banner claiming the site as the "only place ransomware allowed." RAMP operated predominantly in Russian while also serving Chinese and English speakers. Founded in 2012 and rebranded in 2021, the platform had more than 14,000 registered users who underwent strict vetting or paid a $500 anonymity fee. The forum hosted discussion groups, cyberattack tutorials, and a marketplace for malware and services. The site's chief administrator reported annual earnings of $250,000 in 2024.
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