December 2, 2024 at 07:44AM Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a notorious cybercriminal and alleged ransomware mastermind, was reportedly arrested by Russian authorities. Indicted by the US in 2023 with a $10 million reward for his capture, his arrest might signal a shift in Russia’s approach to cybercrime, possibly linked to financial pressures due to the Ukraine … Read more
October 7, 2024 at 05:57AM The weekly cybersecurity recap covers a range of threats and events, including the takedown of LockBit ransomware operation, a record-breaking DDoS attack, North Korean hackers deploying a new trojan, and a large-scale fraud campaign targeting trading apps on Apple and Google stores. Furthermore, it highlights breaches at major companies and … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 04:39PM In recent actions under Operation Cronos, Europol and Eurojust have made multiple arrests and seized devices associated with the LockBit ransomware gang. New ties have been revealed between LockBit and the infamous Evil Corp cybercrime organization. Efforts are ongoing to recover files affected by LockBit ransomware in various sectors through … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 12:37PM The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have imposed new sanctions on the cybercrime syndicate Evil Corp, with the US indicting an individual for conducting BitPaymer ransomware attacks. The sanctions target both individuals and entities associated with Evil Corp, freezing assets and prohibiting transactions with businesses based in the US, … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 11:42AM Evil Corp, a notorious cybercrime organization, is believed to have had an exceptionally close relationship with the Russian state, which allegedly ordered the group to carry out cyberattacks on NATO members. The group’s leader, Maksim Yakubets, is suspected to have strong ties to the Russian intelligence services, with support from … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 10:12AM The National Crime Agency (NCA) revealed the identification of Aleksandr Ryzhenkov, a high-ranking member of Evil Corp believed to be a LockBit affiliate known as “Beverley.” The unmasking follows the disruption of 194 LockBit affiliates, with Ryzhenkov allegedly responsible for 60 attacks totaling $100 million in Bitcoin. NCA continues its … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 10:45AM Cybersecurity researchers disclosed details about the ransomware operation run by Russian national Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, who allegedly led attacks worldwide. Matveev and his team demonstrate a relentless pursuit of ransom payments, engaging in dishonest practices and showing a disregard for ethical values. They utilize various tactics and tools for their … Read more