Russia Nabs Notorious Hacker: Mikhail Matveev’s Ransomware Reign Ends with a Bang!
Russian authorities have nabbed Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, on the FBI’s most wanted list and known for his cyber alias Wazawaka. Matveev is accused of orchestrating ransomware attacks that targeted critical infrastructure, including hospitals and airlines. With a $10 million bounty, he’s now facing charges in Russia.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Russian authorities are finally saying “Dosvedanya” to their own cybercriminals. Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a.k.a. the Jack-of-all-ransomware-trades, has been caught in the web of justice. Maybe it’s time to teach the world that playing with ransomware is a risky business — and not the Tom Cruise kind.
Key Points:
- Russian authorities arrested Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, linked to ransomware attacks.
- Matveev, known by various online aliases, was unmasked by cybersecurity blogger Brian Krebs.
- The FBI added Matveev to its most wanted list in May 2023.
- US imposed sanctions and a $10 million bounty for information leading to his arrest.
- Russia seems to be cracking down on cybercriminals, with recent arrests and convictions.
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