$10 Million Bounty: U.S. Hunts for Cybercriminals Behind RedLine Malware
The U.S. Department of State is offering a $10 million reward for information on government-sponsored hackers linked to the RedLine infostealer malware. If you know any cyber villains with a soft spot for critical infrastructure, now’s your chance to cash in and become a cybersecurity hero with a hefty bonus!
Hot Take:
Looks like the U.S. is playing a real-life game of “Where’s Waldo?” but instead of Waldo, they’re looking for a Russian hacker who can’t resist the allure of malware and cryptocurrency. And the reward? A casual $10 million. Talk about a high-stakes game of hide and seek!
Key Points:
- The U.S. is offering a $10 million reward for info on hackers tied to RedLine malware.
- Maxim Alexandrovich Rudometov is the suspected mastermind behind this cyber caper.
- The bounty is part of the Rewards for Justice program, targeting foreign cybercriminals.
- Operation Magnus disrupted the RedLine and META malware operations.
- Rudometov faces up to 35 years in prison if convicted of various cyber crimes.
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