US sanctions Russian accused of being a ‘central figure’ in major ransomware attacks

The U.S. government has indicted a Russian national for his alleged role in ransomware attacks against U.S. law enforcement and critical infrastructure. U.S. authorities accuse Mikhail Matveev, also known online as “Wazawaka” and “Boriselcin,” of being a “central figure” in developing and deploying the Hive, LockBit, and Babuk ransomware variants. In 2021, Matveev claimed responsibility […]

US sanctions Russian accused of being a ‘central figure’ in major ransomware attacks by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch

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