June 12, 2024 at 09:47AM
A 28-year-old Russian man in Kyiv was arrested for collaborating with Conti and LockBit ransomware operations, making their malware undetectable and conducting an attack himself. The arrest was part of ‘Operation Endgame’, which dismantled botnets and main operators. The man was specialized in developing custom crypters to evade antivirus detection and faced up to 15 years imprisonment in Ukraine.
From the meeting notes, it is clear that a 28-year-old Russian man in Kyiv has been arrested for his involvement in Conti and LockBit ransomware operations. He is accused of making malware undetectable by antivirus software, conducting ransomware attacks himself, and developing custom crypters to pack ransomware payloads into seemingly safe files. The investigations, supported by the Dutch police, have led to the seizure of computer equipment, mobile phones, and handwritten notes for further examination. The suspect has been charged with unauthorized interference in information and electronic communication systems, and is facing up to 15 years imprisonment. The investigation into his precise involvement in the ransomware attacks is ongoing.