Ransomware kingpin “Stern” apparently IDed by German law enforcement

The Russian cybercrime cartel Trickbot, led by an elusive figure known as "Stern," has been responsible for extensive hacking campaigns against various targets, including hospitals and businesses, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen funds over six years. Despite law enforcement efforts to disrupt their activities, Stern's identity remained a mystery until recently, when German authorities identified him as Vitaly Nikolaevich Kovalev. Now wanted by German police, Kovalev faces charges as the alleged ringleader of this criminal organization, protected from extradition while in Russia. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Ars Technica