August 14, 2024 at 10:06AM In an international operation led by the NCA, Maksim Silnikau, alias “J.P. Morgan,” has been arrested and extradited to the US for cybercrime. He and fellow cybercriminals are linked to developing ransomware strains and exploit kits. The investigation continues, with Vladimir Kadariya and Andrei Tarasov also facing charges in the … Read more
August 14, 2024 at 08:39AM A coalition of law enforcement agencies led to the arrest and extradition of a Belarussian and Ukrainian dual-national, Maksim Silnikau, associated with Russian-speaking cybercrime groups. Silnikau faces charges related to international computer hacking and wire fraud schemes, including ransomware strains and malvertising techniques. If convicted, he could face more than … Read more
August 13, 2024 at 01:38PM US has charged Belarusian-Ukrainian cybercriminal Maksim Silnikau for malvertising and ransomware offenses dating back to 2011. An international investigation led to his arrest in Spain and extradition to the US. Silnikau’s associates face charges too. His alleged crimes include engaging in malvertising and operating ransomware-as-a-service, leading to substantial financial losses. … Read more