FBI Seizes Online Criminal Forum RAMP Amid Global Security Concerns
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized the domains of RAMP, a predominantly Russian-language online bazaar catering to cybercriminals, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The move aims to combat the growing threat of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure and organizations worldwide, according to Ars Technica.
RAMP, which stood for Ransomware as a Service Marketplace, had become a prominent platform for online crime after the takedown of other forums like XSS. The site billed itself as the only place ransomware was allowed. Visits to both the dark web and clear web sites of RAMP now display pages indicating the FBI has taken control.
Haiti Grapples with Surge in Sexual Violence Amid Gang Warfare
Meanwhile, in Haiti, a surge in gang violence has led to a dramatic increase in sexual abuse cases. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported a tripling in the number of sexual abuse cases being treated at a clinic in Haiti's capital over the past four years, Euronews reported. The organization expressed alarm at the overwhelming level of sexual and gender-based violence. "The extent to which numbers have increased, it has shocked us," said Diana Manilla Arroyo, MSF's head of mission in Haiti. The country has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, with gangs controlling approximately 90% of the capital.
Fire Forces Evacuation at French Ski Resort
In other news, a major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel, France, prompted the evacuation of nearly 300 people on Tuesday evening, January 27, 2026. Euronews reported that over 100 firefighters battled the blaze, with four sustaining minor injuries. Firefighters were called around 7 p.m. as flames spread quickly through the roof spaces of the five-star property. By Wednesday morning, more than 100 firefighters, backed by around 60 vehicles and reinforcements from neighboring departments, were still working to extinguish the fire.
ICE Utilizes AI to Process Immigration Tips
In the United States, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is now using Palantir’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to sort and summarize immigration enforcement tips submitted through its public form, according to Wired. An inventory released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday revealed that the AI Enhanced ICE Tip Processing service aims to help ICE investigators more quickly identify and action urgent cases, as well as translate submissions not made in English. The AI also provides a "BLUF," or bottom line up front, a high-level summary of the tip, produced using at least one large language model.
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