Searzhudin Tamirlanovich Aktulaev was indicted for running a 2016 malware campaign that used TVRAT, also known as TVSPY or TeamSpy, to infect more than 80,000 users through fake messages and malicious Excel attachments. Prosecutors say he also used DarkVNC, stole credentials and personal data, and maintained access to victims’ devices through command-and-control domains after his arrest in Cyprus and extradition to the U.S. #TVRAT #TVSPY #TeamSpy #DarkVNC #SearzhudinTamirlanovichAktulaev
Keypoints
- Aktulaev was indicted for a 2016 malware campaign that affected more than 80,000 people.
- He allegedly spread TVRAT through fake accounts and malicious Microsoft Excel attachments.
- TVRAT and DarkVNC exploited TeamViewer and VNC Viewer vulnerabilities to take over devices.
- He reportedly stole login credentials and personal information from victims after infection.
- Aktulaev was arrested in Cyprus, extradited to the U.S., and remains in federal custody.
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