Aleksei Volkov was sentenced to 81 months in prison for his role in Yanluowang ransomware attacks that caused more than $9 million in losses. He pleaded guilty, was extradited from Italy, and agreed to pay over $9 million in restitution. #Yanluowang #AlekseiVolkov
Keypoints
- Aleksei Volkov received an 81-month prison sentence for participating in Yanluowang attacks.
- He served as an initial access broker, obtaining network access for other operators.
- The operation caused over $9 million in proven losses and sought $24 million in ransom demands.
- Volkov was arrested in Rome, extradited to the U.S., pleaded guilty, and agreed to pay more than $9 million in restitution.
- Yanluowang was active in 2021–2022 and has links to UNC2447 and notable attacks such as one tied to Cisco.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/us-prisons-russian-access-broker-for-aiding-ransomware-attacks/