Russian authorities charge hacker "Wazawaka" with ransomware creation, a rare move in Russia.

Russian authorities have charged Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a 32-year-old resident of Kaliningrad, with creating ransomware. Known by aliases like "Wazawaka," Matveev is linked to groups like LockBit and Babuk and is wanted by the FBI with a $10 million reward. The arrest is notable as Russia rarely pursues such cases, possibly due to the country's war in Ukraine and need for funds.

December 02, 2024
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