Sodinokibi/REvil Affiliate Sentenced for Role in $700M Ransomware Scheme
“As this sentencing shows, the Justice Department is working with our international partners and using all tools at our disposal to identify cybercriminals, capture their illicit profits, and hold them accountable for…
Russian hacker who targeted D.C. Metro Police with ransomware attack charged
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – Earlier today, the United States Attorney’s Office made an important announcement regarding charges related to the 2021 ransomware attack on the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Thanks to…
Florida state court system, US, EU universities hit by ransomware outbreak
By James Pearson and Raphael Satter LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A global ransomware outbreak has scrambled servers belonging to Florida’s Supreme Court and several universities in the United States and Central Europe, according to…
Russian and Canadian National Charged for Participation in Lockbit Global Ransomware Campaign
NEWARK, N.J. – A Russian and Canadian national has been charged with participating in the LockBit global ransomware campaign, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, Assistant Attorney…
Canadian National Sentenced in Connection with Ransomware Attacks Resulting in the Payment of Tens of Millions of Dollars in Ransoms
Tampa, FL – A Canadian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $21,500,000 today for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks. The Court will order restitution at…
Canadian National Sentenced in Connection with Ransomware Attacks Resulting in the Payment of Tens of Millions of Dollars in Ransoms
Tampa, FL – A Canadian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $21,500,000 today for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks. The Court will order restitution at…
Somerset County Offices Hit with Ransomware Attack
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – It’s not known what, if any personal data has been compromised, but the Somerset County computer network has been infected with ransomware. “Somerset County experienced a cybersecurity breach…
Hacker and Ransomware Designer Charged for Use and Sale of Ransomware, and Profit Sharing Arrangements with Cybercriminals
A criminal complaint was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, charging Moises Luis Zagala Gonzalez (Zagala), also known as “Nosophoros,” “Aesculapius” and “Nebuchadnezzar,” a citizen of France and Venezuela…
Cybercriminal Connected to Multimillion Dollar Ransomware Attacks Sentenced for Online Fraud Schemes
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – An Estonian man was sentenced today to 66 months in prison for his years-long role in furthering and facilitating computer intrusions, the movement of fraudulently obtained goods and funds,…
Former Canadian Government Employee Extradited to the United States to Face Charges for Dozens of Ransomware Attacks Resulting in the Payment of Tens of Millions of Dollars in Ransoms
Tampa, FL – A Canadian man was extradited yesterday from Canada to the United States on an indictment returned in the Middle District of Florida that charges him with conspiracy to commit…
Ex-Canadian government official extradited to face charges over ransomware attacks
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A former Canadian government official has been extradited to the United States to face criminal charges alleging he deployed ransomware known as “NetWalker” to target companies,…
Analysis-Russian ransomware attacks on Ukraine muted by leaks, insurance woes
By James Pearson and Raphael Satter LONDON/WASHINGTON – Warnings that pro-Russian ransomware gangs would snarl networks in Ukraine and its allies have so far failed to materialise amid disarray among the criminal…
Russia-based ransomware group Conti issues warning to Kremlin foes
By Christopher Bing – A Russia-based cybercrime group, known for using ransomware to extort millions of dollars from U.S. and European companies, vowed on Friday to attack enemies of the Kremlin if…
NFL Team Hit By Ransomware Attack
The San Francisco 49ers team fell victim to a ransomware attack affecting key corporate operations, the team announced Sunday. Hackers using BlackByte ransomware tools listed the San Francisco 49ers on a dark…
Ukrainian Arrested and Charged with Ransomware Attack on Kaseya
The Justice Department announced today recent actions taken against two foreign nationals charged with deploying Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware to attack businesses and government entities in the United States. An indictment unsealed today charges…
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