ACCORDING to Orange Cyberdefense, the analysis introduces a dataset of 418 publicly announced law enforcement actions conducted between 2021 and mid-2025, drawn from official announcements and media reports and manually enriched with contextual details where available. The study highlights that arrests account for the largest share of actions (29%), with takedowns (17%) and charges (14%) also prominent, reflecting a broad, cross-border enforcement effort that includes sanctions and seizures.
Extortion, including ransomware, Malware deployment, and Hacking are among the top criminal acts addressed, underscoring authorities’ ongoing focus on cyber extortion and technical intrusions. The leading institutions are dominated by the United States, with the DOJ and FBI at the forefront, complemented by Europol and several EU member-state agencies; private organisations also play a significant supporting role in disruption efforts.
Nationality data show Russian nationals represent 23% of offenders in 365 disclosed cases, with British offenders making up a notable share, while age analysis places most offenders in the 25–44 range, especially in the 35–44 bracket where cyber extortion is most common. The article also notes the Security Navigator 2026, which documents 139,373 incidents and 19,053 confirmed breaches, as part of a broader emphasis on evolving cyber threat landscapes.