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Cyber-Terrorist Behind Bars: LockBit Kingpin Faces Justice with a Hefty Fine and Jail Time
In a byte-sized twist of fate, LockBit’s cyber maestro, Mikhail Vasiliev, was sentenced to nearly 4 years in the clink. His digital shenanigans, which included cyber-extortion and mischief, cost him a CA$860K fine. Now, he’s byte-ing his nails, awaiting extradition to face Uncle Sam’s music.…
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Who says crime doesn't pay? Well, in Mikhail Vasiliev's case, it pays in years behind bars and a hefty bill that's probably more than his last Amazon shopping spree. The LockBit ransomware ringleader has been sentenced to a vacation in the slammer, minus the poolside cocktails. Let's unpack how this cyber-terrorist traded in his keyboard for handcuffs and made the courtroom his latest chatroom.
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