Slam Dunk or Cyber Flunk? Russian Basketball Star’s Parisian Predicament!
Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player, was arrested in France, allegedly linked to a ransomware group. His lawyer argues he’s “useless with computers,” claiming he’s being framed. Meanwhile, the Russian embassy is fuming over consular access delays. Will Kasatkin dribble his way out of this legal jam? Stay tuned!
Hot Take:
From shooting hoops to shooting ransomware negotiations? Talk about a career pivot! Daniil Kasatkin, the towering Russian basketball player, seems to have dribbled his way right into a courtroom drama that’s more nail-biting than any game’s final seconds. Who knew that a supposed ransomware negotiator could also be terrible with computers? Maybe he should have stuck to slam dunks instead of alleged cyber shenanigans!
Key Points:
- Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player, was arrested in France on suspicion of being a ransomware group negotiator.
- The ransomware group allegedly attacked 900 organizations, including US federal agencies, from 2020 to 2022.
- Russian officials are displeased with the French authorities for denying consular access to Kasatkin.
- Kasatkin’s legal team claims his computer skills are non-existent, presenting an “ironclad alibi” for his defense.
- US authorities have 60 days to provide documents for Kasatkin’s extradition process.
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