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 13, 2024 at 11:36AM A Belarussian and Ukrainian dual-national, Maksim Silnikau, was extradited from Poland to the US where he faces charges for distributing malware, scams, and ransomware. His indictments include involvement in malvertising schemes distributing the Angler exploit kit and creating the Ransom Cartel ransomware, with potential penalties of up to 20 years … Read more
August 13, 2024 at 09:40AM Belarusian-Ukrainian national Maksim Silnikau was extradited to the USA to face charges for creating the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation and running a malvertising operation. He operated under aliases and involved co-conspirators. Silnikau’s arrest was shared by the UK’s National Crime Agency. He is also linked to the Reveton trojan and … Read more