The sting also intercepted $27 million in illicit funds.

The U.S. is pushing the message that the world should address ransomware collectively.

The talks leave out the nation President Biden most often criticizes, but invitees will meet for two days on countering ransomware.

The crime ring began making fake offers of COVID-19 protective materials after the outbreak, Europol said.

FireEye is involved in the incident response, a spokesperson said.

The incident, which Irish officials have blamed on Conti ransomware, has rocked the public health system.

In at least one case, a doctor said pregnant women were asked to stay home.