Police arrests 4 Phobos ransomware suspects, seizes 8Base sites

**Executive summary:** A multinational law enforcement operation dubbed "Phobos Aetor" led to arrests in Thailand and seizure of the 8Base ransomware group's dark web infrastructure; authorities allege the actors used the Phobos encryptor and double‑extortion tactics to attack over 1,000 victims globally, extorting roughly $16M in Bitcoin and targeting businesses (including Swiss companies) by stealing data, encrypting files (.8base/.eight extensions) and demanding ransom payments.