Russia Nabs Notorious Ransomware Kingpin: Mikhail Matveev’s Reign Ends in Kaliningrad
Russia has nabbed the notorious ransomware operator Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev in Kaliningrad. Known by aliases like WazaWaka and m1x, he’s accused of crafting novel ransomware and orchestrating attacks across the US. The US even placed a $10 million bounty on him—clearly not a fan of his malware malfeasance.
Hot Take:
Looks like Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev’s day job of “spreading holiday cheer” in the form of ransomware has finally caught up with him. While he was busy building a career in cybercrime, his aliases were apparently working overtime to earn him a spot on both Russia’s and the USA’s Not-So-Wanted list. Who knew being a bad guy could be so darn complicated?
Key Points:
- Russian authorities have arrested Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a notorious ransomware operator.
- Matveev has a buffet of aliases including WazaWaka, Uhodiransomwar, m1x, and Boriselcin.
- He was first identified by journalist Brian Krebs in January 2022.
- Matveev was charged by the US for multiple ransomware attacks on prominent targets.
- The US State Department offered a $10m reward for info on his arrest or conviction.
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