U.S. DOJ Sentences Latvian Hacker for Ransomware Attacks Linked to Russian Government Ties
The U.S. Department of Justice has sentenced Deniss Zolotarjovs to over eight years in prison for his role in ransomware attacks conducted by the Karakurt gang. The DOJ alleges that Karakurt, led by former heads of the Akira and Conti ransomware groups, had ties to Russian government databases and law enforcement, enabling it to target U.S. government entities and steal sensitive data. The gang reportedly extorted over $15 million from more than 54 victims.
Topics: Crime Cybersecurity International Law National Security Ransomware