#MalwareArrest

Ukrainian cops collar Kyiv programmer believed to be Conti, LockBit linchpin

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June 13, 2024 at 12:32PM A 28-year-old individual was arrested in Ukraine for his alleged involvement in the Conti and LockBit ransomware operations, facing a potential 15-year sentence. He is accused of developing encryptors to disguise computer viruses and was linked to Conti attacks in the Netherlands and Belgium. His arrest adds to ongoing efforts … Read more

Russian Hacker Vladimir Dunaev Convicted for Creating TrickBot Malware

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December 2, 2023 at 03:06AM A Russian developer, Vladimir Dunaev, was convicted of creating TrickBot malware, which caused over $3.4 million in damages. Arrested in 2021 and facing up to 35 years in prison, he’s the second TrickBot member apprehended after cybercrime sanctions by the UK and US. TrickBot evolved since 2016, leading to significant … Read more