Russian Hacker Indicted as Mastermind Behind LockBit Ransomware
SecureWorld News
MAY 9, 2024
He developed the malware, recruited affiliates to deploy it, and took a 20% cut of any ransom payments—personally netting more than $100 million, according to prosecutors. After targeting Boeing in an October 2023 ransomware attack, LockBit demanded a $200 million extortion payment, according to reporting from CyberScoop.
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