June 27, 2024 at 03:33PM Russian national Amin Timovich Stigal was indicted by the U.S. for cyberattacks on Ukrainian government networks, using a U.S.-based company to distribute destructive pseudo-ransomware and engaging in data exfiltration and information leakages. The announcement also included details about his involvement in hacking activities against the U.S. and NATO. Stigal faces … Read more
June 27, 2024 at 04:36AM A 22-year-old Russian national was indicted in the U.S. for cyber attacks against Ukraine prior to Russia’s invasion in 2022. Amin Stigal, linked to Russian military intelligence, used a wiper malware called WhisperGate. In a separate case, Remy St Felix, a Florida man, was convicted for violent home invasions to … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 02:39PM Evgeniy Doroshenko, a Russian national, has been indicted in the U.S. for wire and computer fraud. He allegedly acted as an “initial access broker,” gaining unauthorized entry to corporate networks and selling access on Russian-language cybercrime forums. The charges carry a maximum of 20 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine … Read more
January 24, 2024 at 05:06AM The US, UK, and Australia have sanctioned Russian national Alexander Ermakov for his alleged involvement in the 2022 ransomware attack on Australia’s Medibank. Ermakov was linked to the cyberattack and targeted for the first time under Australian cyber sanction powers. The US and UK followed suit, imposing similar sanctions in … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 06:54AM Online services at several Swedish government agencies and shops were disrupted in a ransomware attack by a Russian hacker group, impacting online purchases at cinema chains, department stores, and the national government’s human resources system. The attack affected 120 government agencies and over 60,000 employees. IT company Tietoevry estimated the … Read more
December 4, 2023 at 10:07AM Vladimir Dunaev, a Russian citizen, admitted guilt in creating and deploying the TrickBot malware, which resulted in substantial financial losses. Takeaways from the Meeting Notes: 1. Acknowledgment of Guilty Plea: Vladimir Dunaev, a Russian national, has admitted guilt in his association with the TrickBot malware’s development and deployment. 2. Impact … Read more