Maksim Silnikau, the creator and administrator of the Ransom Cartel operation, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for ransomware attacks that targeted at least 18 companies worldwide. He used underground forums, stolen credentials, and a ransomware-as-a-service platform to coordinate attacks, extort victims, and launder ransom payments through cryptocurrency mixers. #RansomCartel #MaksimSilnikau #REvil
Keypoints
- Maksim Silnikau received a 16-year prison sentence in the United States.
- He created and ran the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation.
- The group attacked at least 18 companies between 2021 and 2023.
- Victims included organizations in the United States and other countries.
- Silnikau used underground forums, affiliate tools, and cryptocurrency mixers to support the scheme.