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US Misidentifies Russian Hacker in Extradition Bid
A Russian man named Aleksandr Ermakov has been wrongly detained in an Armenian jail on a US extradition request, with his lawyers claiming he is not the REvil ransomware suspect the US is actually after. His family and lawyers are now racing against time to clear his name and prevent his deportation to the US.
German Police Unmask REvil Leader in Cyber Crackdown
In a major cyber crackdown, German police have unmasked the leader of the notorious REvil gang, dealing a significant blow to the ransomware group, but also highlighting the ever-shifting threat landscape. As one threat subsides, new ones emerge, leaving defenders to prioritize scarce resources against an array of evolving threats.
Germany Names REvil, GandCrab Ransomware Leaders
German federal police have identified two Russian nationals as the masterminds behind the notorious REvil and GandCrab ransomware operations, shedding light on the elusive leaders of a global extortion network. This breakthrough has significant implications that extend far beyond a single investigation.
Germany Identifies Head of REvil, GandCrab Ransomware Gangs
Meet Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin, the 31-year-old Russian allegedly behind the notorious REvil and GandCrab ransomware gangs, whose online alias "UNKN" has finally been unmasked by German authorities. Shchukin's digital ghost has been tied to a wave of ransomware attacks targeting victims across Germany.
BKA Unmasks REvil Ransomware Leaders Behind 130 German Attacks
Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office has made a major breakthrough, unmasking the leaders behind the notorious REvil ransomware operation, responsible for 130 devastating attacks on companies, hospitals, and municipalities across the country. The culprits, once hidden behind aliases, have finally been exposed.