MAKSIM Silnikau, a Belarusian ransomware creator and leader of the Ransom Cartel, was extradited from Poland to the U.S. in August 2024 and subsequently sentenced to 16 years in prison. Court documents reveal that he built the ransomware operation, recruited members via cybercrime forums, and provided tools and stolen credentials for cyberattacks. Silnikau also operated a hidden website for managing ransomware attacks and communications with conspirators and victims.
Belarusian Ransomware Chief Sentenced to 16 Years in US
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Belarusian Ransomware Chief Sentenced to 16 Years in US
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Belarusian jailed 16 years for Ransom Cartel ransomware
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