Russian indicted for leading LockBit ransomware, $10M reward offered

CNBC May 7, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev faces criminal charges for leading the LockBit ransomware group, with a $10 million reward for his arrest. The group targeted over 2,000 victims, mostly in the U.S., amassing over $500 million in ransom payments. Khoroshev, also known as LockBitSupp, allegedly pocketed at least $100 million, receiving 20% of each ransom. The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on him.

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    Alleged cybercrime kingpin exposed with $10 million bounty (ABC News)
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    Dmitry Khoroshev revealed as leader of LockBit ransomware gang (The Guardian)
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    LockBit ransomware mastermind identified, targeted high-profile companies (WIRED)
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