"Zolotarjovs was responsible for 'escalating pressure' on victims who resisted the gang's ransom demands, the DOJ said. This indicates the aggressive tactics employed by the Karakurt gang to ensure compliance from their targets."
"The Karakurt ransomware gang 'fueled corruption' in the Russian government; these ties to officials allowed the gang's leaders to avoid paying taxes to the state, and the gang regularly paid bribes to officials who exempted members from compulsory Russian military service."
Deniss Zolotarjovs, a Latvian hacker, received a prison sentence exceeding eight years for his involvement with the Karakurt ransomware gang. This group, associated with former leaders of the Akira and Conti gangs, targeted U.S. government entities, disrupting emergency services and stealing sensitive information. The gang's operations were reportedly supported by Russian government connections, allowing them to intimidate victims and evade law enforcement. U.S. officials have labeled Russia a 'safe haven' for cybercriminals, highlighting the national security threat posed by ransomware activities.
Read at TechCrunch
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]