Ransomware Roundup: Arrest, Extortion, and Million-Dollar Payouts – Cybersecurity Drama Unfolds
Latvian national Deniss Zolotarjovs, aka “Sforza,” has been charged in the US for his role in the Karakurt ransomware gang. Allegedly involved in extortion, wire fraud, and money laundering, Zolotarjovs extorted victims by demanding cryptocurrency ransoms and leaking sensitive data. This marks the first arrest…
Hot Take:
Looks like the cybercriminals need a new alias: “Sentenced”. Deniss Zolotarjovs, aka “Sforza”, might want to start negotiating his way out of some orange jumpsuits. Meanwhile, Google is patching holes faster than a cat trying to cover up its mess on a marble floor, and Microsoft’s dual-boot faux pas had Linux users feeling like they walked into a Windows party uninvited. And as for the ARRL, they handed over a million bucks quicker than you can say “CQ DX” to keep their ham radios buzzing. Oh, and CertiK’s “white hats” might need a lesson in playing nice after their $3 million joyride. Whew, it’s been a week!
Key Points:
- Deniss Zolotarjovs, alleged Karakurt ransomware gang member, charged in the US.
- Google patched 38 Chrome vulnerabilities, one of which was actively exploited.
- Microsoft issued a workaround for dual-boot devices affected by a Windows update.
- ARRL paid a $1 million ransom after suffering a cyberattack.
- CertiK apologized for their “white hat” researchers’ $3 million exploit on Kraken.
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