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Alleged Trickbot, Conti ransomware members face US, UK sanctions – SC Media

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Alleged Trickbot, Conti ransomware members face US, UK sanctions  SC Media

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UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang

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  • Sanctions hit eleven from Russian cyber gang that targeted hospitals and other critical infrastructure
  • Sanctions will disrupt ransomware attacks and expose attackers behind them
  • New measures delivered in coordinated effort with the United States

Members of a Russian cyber criminal gang behind the Trickbot/Conti ransomware attacks, which included the hacking of critical infrastructure and hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, face new sanctions today (7 September).

Eleven cyber criminals, whose gang also threatened those who oppose the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, have been targeted with asset freezes and travel bans in a coordinated effort by UK and US authorities to counter the threat of ransomware both in the UK and abroad. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is concurrently unsealing indictments against seven of the individuals designated today.

The National Crime Agency (NCA), who conducted a complex investigation into these individuals, assesses that the group was responsible for extorting at least $180m from victims globally, and at least £27m from 149 UK victims. The attackers sought to target UK hospitals, schools, local authorities and businesses.

The individuals being designated in the UK are:

  • Andrey Zhuykov was a central actor in the group and a senior administrator. Known by the online monikers “Defender”, “Dif” and “Adam”.
  • Maksim Galochkin led a group of testers, with responsibilities for development, supervision and implementation of tests. Known by the online monikers “Bentley”, “Volhvb” and “Max17”
  • Maksim Rudenskiy was a key member of the Trickbot group and was the team lead for coders. Known by the online monikers “Buza”, “Silver” and “Binman”.
  • Mikhail Tsarev was a mid-level manager who assisted with the group’s finances and overseeing of HR functions. Known by the online monikers “Mango”, “Fr*ances” and “Khano”.
  • Dmitry Putilin was associated with the purchase of Trickbot infrastructure. Known by the online monikers “Grad” and “Staff”.
  • Maksim Khaliullin was an HR manager for the group. He was associated with the purchase of Trickbot infrastructure…

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Proton users can now secure all their family members with one subscription

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New and existing Proton users can now secure the digital life of all their family members with just one subscription.

Proton Family is an all-in-one plan that gives access to its premium VPN service, secure email, encrypted cloud storage and calendar to up to six users.

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Two Cyber Crime Gang Members Charged With Federal Data Portal Hack

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Two men have been arrested for their roles in the 2022 hack of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s web portal, Gizmodo reports(Opens in a new window). 

Nicholas Ceraolo, 25, and Sagar Steven Singh, 19, have been accused by federal prosecutors of using compromised law enforcement passwords and government email accounts in order to obtain information about victims which they would use to blackmail and extort them. Ceraolo, who is charged with wire fraud and computer crimes is facing up to 20 years in prison, while Singh, charged with computer crimes, is facing up to five years in jail.

The DEA portal which was hacked reportedly provided Ceraolo, Singh, and the cybercriminal group named ‘ViLE’ that they were part of, with access to 16 different law enforcement databases full of sensitive information. 

In one case, using information obtained from the hack, Singh told a victim that he had access to their social security number, home address, and driver’s license information and said he would “harm” their family if they refused to comply with his demands.

In a different highlighted case, Ceraolo used an official email account belonging to a Bangladeshi police officer in order to get a social media platform to provide personal information about one of its subscribers. Ceraolo had told the company the subscriber was guilty of “child extortion” and blackmail and had threatened Bangladeshi government officials. 

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Announcing the charges(Opens in a new window), United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace said: “Singh and Ceraolo aptly belonged to a group called, as their crime was, ‘Vile.’ That conduct ends today. As alleged, the defendants shamed, intimidated and extorted others online.  This Office will not tolerate those who impersonate law enforcement officers and misuse the public safety infrastructure that exists to protect our citizens.”

Meanwhile, Ivan J. Arvelo from Homeland Security Investigations said, “As these charges make clear, the alleged unauthorized access of a US federal law enforcement system and impersonation of law enforcement officials are serious offenses, and the criminals who perpetrate…

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