November 19, 2024 at 04:59PM Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian citizen, was extradited from South Korea to the U.S. for his role in the Phobos ransomware operation, accused of extorting over $16 million from victims. Facing 13 charges, he provided technical support to criminals using the malware. If convicted, he could face over 100 years in … Read more
November 10, 2024 at 10:30PM Alexander “Connor” Moucka, linked to the Snowflake breach affecting 165 customers, was arrested in Canada due to a U.S. extradition request. His co-conspirator, John Binns, is jailed in Turkey. Critical vulnerabilities in various software and cyber threats targeting crypto businesses are also highlighted, emphasizing ongoing security challenges. Here are the … Read more
August 30, 2024 at 04:42AM Two European men carried out a plot to intimidate and threaten numerous people, including a former U.S. president and members of Congress, by making false police emergency reports at their homes. The targeted individuals included public officials, prominent figures, and private citizens. The defendants are charged with conspiracy and multiple … Read more
August 22, 2024 at 09:09AM Deniss Zolotarjovs, a member of the Russian Karakurt ransomware group, has been charged in the U.S. for money laundering, wire fraud, and extortion crimes. As a key negotiator for the group, he was involved in multiple cases of extortion impacting American organizations. If convicted, he could face a maximum of … Read more
March 26, 2024 at 12:48PM A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States on espionage charges unless the U.S. guarantees no death penalty. Assange remains in London’s Belmarsh Prison as the legal saga continues. High Court judges granted a new appeal if the U.S. does not provide further assurances … Read more
February 12, 2024 at 06:15PM The FBI dismantled the Warzone RAT malware operation, arresting two individuals associated with the cybercrime and seizing its infrastructure. Daniel Meli, 27, a resident of Malta, was arrested for his involvement. He is accused of distributing the malware and could face up to 15 years in prison if extradited to … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 03:14PM US prosecutors have decided not to pursue a second trial for convicted crypto figure Sam Bankman-Fried. A letter cited already considered evidence and public interest for a prompt resolution. The decision could affect SBF’s March 2024 sentencing, as it would involve negotiating with The Bahamas over extradition terms. The first … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 06:49PM Sandu Diaconu, operator of the illegal E-Root marketplace, has been extradited to the U.S. to face a potential 20-year prison sentence for selling access to compromised computers. Diaconu was arrested in the U.K. after authorities seized E-Root’s domains. The U.S. seeks both imprisonment and forfeiture of Diaconu’s criminal proceeds. E-Root … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 06:42PM Sandu Diaconu, operator of the E-Root marketplace, has been extradited to the U.S. to face a maximum imprisonment penalty of 20 years. He is accused of selling access to compromised computers. Evidence suggests over 350,000 compromised systems were listed for sale on E-Root, including government systems and those from various … Read more