Russian hacker wanted for targeting North Texas businesses in ransomware attacks
The Justice Department unsealed an indictment charging Aleksandr Ryzhenkov with ransomware attacks against North Texas businesses, but it’s unclear if Ryzhenkov will ever be held accountable for the attacks.
Russian National Aleksandr Ryzhenkov Indicted in Texas for Ransomware Attacks, U.S. Treasury Sanctions Follow
Russian national Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov has been indicted for engaging in ransomware attacks against US companies, including encryption demands, starting in June 2017.
Russian hacker indicted in cyberattacks against North Texas businesses
Ryzhenkov’s onslaught began in June 2017, according to the indictment. Over the ensuing four years, Ryzhenkov, the second-in-command of Russian hacking outfit Evil Corp., broke into the computer systems of five American companies, four headquartered in Texas, three in Dallas, according to the news release.
Russian man indicted for ransomware attacks on North Texas businesses, feds say
An indictment unsealed today in the Northern District of Texas charges Russian national Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov (Александр Викторович Рыженков) with using the BitPaymer ransomware variant to attack numerous victims in Texas and throughout the U.S. https://t.co/j0WSQJ5aDT pic.twitter.com/V2545xNclZ
Russian Hacker Indicted for Cyber Attacks Against North Texas
The Department of Justice has indicted a Russian cyber criminal who stands accused of breaking into the networks of several companies in the Dallas area and holding their data for ransom.
North Texas businesses are victims of a group of Russian hackers
Four businesses in Dallas and Lewisville are among the victims of Russian hackers who have been operating in North America and Europe. An indictment handed up by a Dallas federal grand jury says Russian national Aleksandr Ryzhenkov is an expert.
Russian national indicted in ransomware attacks in US
A Russian national is accused in a series of ransomware attacks in Texas and other parts of the U.S. over a seven-year period, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday. The DOJ, citing an unsealed indictment,
Russian man indicted in ransomware attacks against North Texas businesses
A Russian man, wanted by the FBI since 2023, was indicted on charges tied to the ransomware attacks on multiple North Texas businesses.
Russian hacker indicted in cyberattacks against North Texas businesses, feds say
The Department of Justice has indicted a Russian cybercriminal accused of breaking into the networks of several Dallas-area companies and holding their data for ransom, according to a news release. Federal prosecutors unsealed the indictment against 31-year-old Aleksandr Ryzhenkov on Tuesday afternoon,
Russian Man Charged With Stealing Americans' Data, Demanding Ransom
An alleged Russian cybercriminal's indictment has been unsealed, revealing details about the accusations against him.
UK unmasks LockBit ransomware affiliate as high-ranking hacker in Russia state-backed cybercrime gang
The U.K.’s National Crime Agency has linked a long-standing affiliate of the LockBit ransomware group to the notorious Russia ...
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NCA unmasks man it suspects is both 'Evil Corp kingpin' and LockBit affiliate
Aleksandr Ryzhenkov alleged to have extorted around $100M from victims, built 60 LockBit attacks The latest installment of the National Crime Agency's (NCA) series of ransomware revelations from ...
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NCA reveals sanctions on 16 members of Evil Corp
The UK, US and Australia have issued a new round of sanctions against 16 members of Evil Corp. The announcement also revealed new individuals who are now ...