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Polish police detain alleged cybercriminal with Phobos ransomware ties

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Polish police arrested a 47-year-old man for alleged involvement with the Phobos ransomware operation, seizing computers and mobile devices containing stolen credentials, credit card numbers, and server access data. The suspect faces up to five years in prison for producing, obtaining and sharing programs used to conduct cyberattacks. This arrest represents continued law enforcement action against ransomware affiliates and their infrastructure.

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