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FBI Nabs Russian Hacker: First Karakurt Member Busted in US Extradition Drama
The US government has charged Deniss Zolotarjovs, a member of the Russian ransomware group Karakurt, with money laundering, wire fraud, and extortion. The FBI claims Karakurt stole and threatened to auction sensitive data from several US companies, including hospitals. Zolotarjovs is the first alleged Karakurt…
Hot Take:
Looks like the FBI just scored a “hack-trick” by arresting the first member of Karakurt. Who knew cybercriminals could get out-maneuvered by Uncle Sam? Better luck next time, Russia!
Key Points:
- The US government has charged Deniss Zolotarjovs, a member of the Russian ransomware group Karakurt.
- Zolotarjovs is accused of conspiring to commit money laundering, wire fraud, and extortion.
- The Karakurt group has been linked to the Conti ransomware gang.
- Zolotarjovs was arrested in Georgia and extradited to the US.
- This marks the first arrest and extradition of a Karakurt member to the US.
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