The DOJ and UK Law Enforcement announced charges against Russian national Maksim Yakubets, who is also the leader of hacking group "Evil Corp."
These hackers stole over $100 MILLION from banks using malware called Dridex.
These hackers stole over $100 MILLION from banks using malware called Dridex.
Here's a write up about it. They used that malware to evade antivirus software and spread it through phishing to steal log-in credentials & empty people's bank accounts.
cnbc.com/2019/12/05/rus…
cnbc.com/2019/12/05/rus…
The US Treasurey also announced sanctions against Evil Corp under OFAC.
They are also targeting the group's "money mules."
They are also targeting the group's "money mules."
Speaking of Money Mules 👇👇
Here's the DOJ write up.
A 2nd Russian, Igor Turashev, was also charged related to "Bugat" malware.
A 2nd Russian, Igor Turashev, was also charged related to "Bugat" malware.
There's a $5 Million reward leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Yakubets.
They think Yakubets was also involved with the infamous Zeus malware.
Here are the "Wanted" Posters for Yakubets and Turashev:
