The FBI has reportedly seized the RAMP cybercrime forum, a prominent platform used by ransomware groups and initial access brokers. The site now displays a notice claiming the seizure, but the U.S. Department of Justice has yet to confirm the action. Initial DNS records indicated that RAMP’s clearnet site redirected to an FBI domain typically used in such operations. However, the seizure notice lacks the logos of other international law enforcement agencies, which is unusual for these types of actions. Mikhail Matveev, one of RAMP's administrators, previously noted plans to transfer ownership to a hacker named Stallman. After the seizure announcement, Stallman acknowledged the loss of the forum, expressing regret over the end of years of work. Despite the setback, he stated that he would continue cybercriminal activities by purchasing access to victims’ networks instead of launching a new forum. Laura Galante, a former intelligence director, explained that operations like these aim to disrupt the cybercrime ecosystem rather than eliminate it entirely. She emphasized the need for frequent disruptions to prevent any single group from gaining dominance, which helps keep the ransomware landscape decentralized and chaotic. This strategy complicates the ability of cybercriminal organizations to mature and execute large-scale operations effectively, making it harder for them to reestablish themselves after a takedown.