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week and is currently in custody awaiting trial.
The U.S. DoJ has charged a Russian national with deploying the LockBit ransomware to targets in the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Africa. Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, 20, has been accused of perpetrating five attacks between August 2020 and March 2023.
Astamirov’s LockBit ransomware attacks have caused significant global impact. He has targeted large companies and corporations, public institutions, and government agencies, aiming to cause maximum damage and extort ransom from his victims. LockBit ransomware encrypts an organization’s data and demands payment of a ransom to unlock it.
Astamirov’s arrest and subsequent criminal charges are part of the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and bring perpetrators to justice. Those who engage in ransomware attacks face severe legal consequences, including imprisonment and heavy fines.
The U.S. government remains committed to working with international partners to combat cybercrime and hold bad actors accountable for their actions. Recent efforts have included the establishment of the International Ransomware Task Force, aimed at disrupting ransomware networks and holding perpetrators accountable.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a Russian national with deploying LockBit ransomware to targets in the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Africa. The attacks caused significant harm to large corporations, public institutions, and government agencies. Astamirov’s arrest and charges are part of the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime. The government continues to work with international partners to hold bad actors accountable for their actions and disrupt ransomware networks.Original Article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/20-year-old-russian-lockbit-ransomware.html
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