The Spain National Police have successfully arrested a key figure believed to be the leader of the notorious Kelvin Security hacker group. This cybercrime syndicate, known for its profit-driven activities, has been responsible for over 300 cyber attacks against strategic sectors across more than 90 countries in the past three years.
The Kelvin Security arrest, which took place on Sunday, targeted an individual suspected of being a crucial player in the money laundering operations associated with the Kelvin Security hacker group. Remarkably, the apprehended person reportedly entered Spain under the guise of a tourist, highlighting the group’s sophisticated methods of operation.
The Kelvin Security Arrest: Leader in Legal Clutches
The investigation into Kelvin’s Security arrest plan gained momentum three years ago when the group infiltrated systems belonging to prominent cities such as Madrid, Sevilla, and Badajoz, along with the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha. The Ministry of the Interior disclosed that security experts linked these Kelvin Security cyberattacks, at least in part, to the group after discovering posts on hacker forums advertising the sale of stolen data.
Kelvin Security hacker group, rumored to be a part of the GreyHat category, operates with intentions neither strictly malicious nor legal.
The hacker group recently compromised a Chilean bank, exposing 17,736 records. The group has been active since 2013 and has claimed multiple data breaches from prominent organizations globally.
The detained individual, whose identity is being withheld by the authorities, is identified as the head of Kelvin Security’s money laundering operations, predominantly dealing in cryptocurrency.
The Kelvin Security Arrest Plan: How Authorities Nabbed Kelvin Security Members
The police reports indicate that the arrested Kelvin Security member, along with his wife and sister, entered Spain on November 18, destined for the Mediterranean coastal city of Alicante. Notably, they failed to board their return flight to Venezuela scheduled for November 29. Online reports suggest that the suspect is on a Caracas blacklist, hinting at his desire to leave the South American country.
Kelvin Security’s cyber attacks have reached global proportions, with the group claiming responsibility for high-profile breaches. The group’s modus operandi involves targeting critical infrastructure and government agencies worldwide, with a focus on exfiltrating login credentials and sensitive internal information — something we’ve seen with modern-day ransomware operations.
This is an ongoing story and The Cyber Express is keeping a close look at any further developments in the Kelvin Security arrest story. We’ll update this post once we have more information from the Spain National Police about the Kelvin Security member arrest.
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