Europe’s Most Wanted: $11M Bounty for Ransomware Bandit Volodymyr Tymoshchuk!
Ukrainian Volodymyr Tymoshchuk joins Europe’s most wanted list for his alleged role in LockerGoga ransomware attacks, racking up $18 billion in damages. The US dangles an $11 million bounty for info leading to his capture. With names like deadforz and Boba, he’s clearly more than just a wannabe hacker!
Hot Take:
Who knew being on a “Most Wanted” list could be so… electrifying? Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, the latest addition to Europe’s “Who’s Who of Cybercrime,” has allegedly been giving ransomware a personality with his alter egos: deadforz, Boba, and the ever-mysterious farnetwork. With a rap sheet longer than a CVS receipt, Tymoshchuk has racked up more aliases than James Bond and caused more damage than a bull in a china shop. And let’s face it, with a name like Volodymyr, it was either cybercrime or a successful career as an Eastern European nightclub DJ.
Key Points:
– Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, a 28-year-old Ukrainian, is Europe’s newest “most wanted” for his role in the LockerGoga ransomware attacks.
– His cyber escapades allegedly caused over $18 billion in damages globally, including a significant hit to Norsk Hydro.
– An international law enforcement operation led to the unmasking of Tymoshchuk and several arrests.
– The US has offered $11 million for information leading to his capture or conviction.
– Despite his success, a decryptor was released in 2022, allowing many victims to reclaim their data.