Ransomware Robbinhood: Iranian Hacker’s Guilty Plea Spells Doom for City Networks
Iranian ransomware aficionado Sina Gholinejad found himself in hot water after pleading guilty to his role in the notorious Robbinhood ransomware operation. Known for causing digital mayhem in U.S. cities by encrypting data and demanding Bitcoin, Gholinejad’s antics earned a potential 30-year vacation behind bars.
Hot Take:
When you’re the mastermind behind a ransomware operation named after a legendary thief, perhaps it’s time to reconsider your career choices. Clearly, Gholinejad didn’t get the memo that being a modern-day Robin Hood doesn’t mean robbing cities blind and demanding Bitcoin. On the bright side, he’s now got 30 years to think about it in a place where “BYOD” means “Bring Your Own Disappointment.”
Key Points:
- Iranian national Sina Gholinejad pleads guilty in a federal court for his role in Robbinhood ransomware attacks.
- Targeted U.S. cities, healthcare providers, and nonprofits, demanding Bitcoin ransoms.
- Robbinhood gang became infamous after the 2019 Baltimore attack.
- Used vulnerabilities like Gigabyte’s gdrv.sys to disable antivirus software.
- Gholinejad faces up to 30 years in prison for his cyber shenanigans.
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