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Russia sentences four members of the notorious REvil ransomware operation to over 4 years in prison for distributing malware and engaging in illegal circulation of means of payment. The sentencing marks a significant victory for international law enforcement efforts against ransomware gangs, and serves as a warning to other cybercriminals who may be tempted to engage in similar activities.
Russia has sentenced four members of the REvil operation to over 4 years in prison for their role in distributing malware and engaging in illegal circulation of means of payment. The REvil operation, also known as Sodin and Sodinokibi, was launched in April 2019 as a direct successor to the GandCrab operation. The operation became the most prolific ransomware group in less than a year, seeking ransom payments from over 1,500 businesses worldwide. The REvil operation earned over $100 million in just one year, making it one of the most successful and feared ransomware groups in history.
In a significant development in the ongoing global war against ransomware, Russia has sentenced four members of the notorious REvil operation to over 4 years in prison for their role in distributing malware and engaging in illegal circulation of means of payment. This latest move marks a major escalation in the international effort to hold those responsible for these heinous crimes accountable.
The REvil operation, also known as Sodin and Sodinokibi, was launched in April 2019 as a direct successor to the GandCrab operation. In less than a year, the gang became the most prolific ransomware group, seeking ransom payments from over 1,500 businesses worldwide in a single attack. The operation earned over $100 million in just one year, making it one of the most successful and feared ransomware groups in history.
However, the REvil operation's success was short-lived. In July 2021, when Revil hit over 1,5000 businesses worldwide
Related Information:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-sentences-revil-ransomware-members-to-over-4-years-in-prison/
https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/four-revil-ransomware-members-sentenced.html
Published: Sat Oct 26 10:22:36 2024 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
