Russian Cybercrime Comedy: Meduza Hackers Nabbed in Hello Kitty Pajamas!
In Russia’s latest cyber caper, three IT whiz kids were nabbed for operating the Meduza Stealer malware service. Their mistake? Breaching a local government, ignoring the unwritten rule: “Don’t hack where you snack.” The Meduza Stealer saga has everyone wondering: Was it worth trading keyboard clicks for handcuffs?
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like the Meduza Stealer creators just hit the ‘self-destruct’ button on their criminal careers by forgetting the golden rule of hacking: don’t poop where you eat! It’s like they were playing a game of “Catch Me If You Can,” but forgot to tell their own software, “Except in Russia!”
Key Points:
- Russian authorities arrested three individuals for operating the Meduza Stealer malware service.
- Meduza Stealer targeted login credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and messaging platforms.
- The service had a geo-filter to avoid Russian targets, which the suspects allegedly ignored.
- Subscription for Meduza 2.2 was $199/month, with a lifetime option at $1,199.
- The arrested individuals face up to five years in prison if convicted.
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