Category Archives: Vkontakte

REvil Ransom Arrest, $6M Seizure, and $10M Reward

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The U.S. Department of Justice said today it arrested a Ukrainian man who deployed ransomware on behalf of the REvil ransomware gang, a Russian cybercriminal collective that has extorted hundreds of millions from victim organizations. The DOJ also said it had seized $6.1 million in cryptocurrency sent to another REvil affiliate, and that the State Department is now offering up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest of any key leaders of REvil. Continue reading REvil Ransom Arrest, $6M Seizure, and $10M Reward→

Carbanak Gang Tied to Russian Security Firm?

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Among the more plunderous cybercrime gangs is a group known as “Carbanak,” Eastern European hackers blamed for stealing more than a billion dollars from banks. Today we’ll examine some compelling clues that point to a connection between the Carbanak gang’s staging grounds and a Russian security firm that claims to work with some of the world’s largest brands in cybersecurity. Continue reading Carbanak Gang Tied to Russian Security Firm?→