Russian threat actors Head Mare and Twelve have likely merged operations to target Russian organizations, according to Kaspersky research. Head Mare exploits vulnerabilities in WinRAR, Microsoft Exchange, and uses phishing emails for initial access. Their expanded toolkit includes the CobI...
Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian-Israeli national, has been extradited to the US for his role as a key developer of LockBit ransomware since 2019. Evidence on his laptop included control panel credentials and source code repositories. Panev allegedly earned $230,000 in cryptocurrency while ...
Dual Russian-Israeli national Rostislav Panev has been extradited to the US for his role as a developer for the LockBit ransomware group from 2019-2024. LockBit targeted over 2,500 entities across 120 countries, including hospitals, schools, and government agencies, generating $500 million...
A detailed analysis of 2025's major ransomware threats, focusing on LockBit, Lynx, and Virlock malware families. The report examines their attack patterns, targeting strategies, and technical characteristics, while highlighting the importance of security analysis tools and proactive protec...
A Russian-Israeli developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware has been arrested in Israel, facing extradition to the US. The operation targeted over 2,500 entities globally, including critical infrastructure, generating $500M in illegal profits. Despite recent law enforcement actions and...
