Leader of Qakbot Malware Conspiracy Indicted for Involvement in Global Ransomware Scheme

[ThatPlace928]

A federal indictment unsealed today charges Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia, with leading a group of cyber criminals who developed and deployed the Qakbot malware. In connection with the charges, the Justice Department filed today a civil forfeiture complaint against over $24 million in cryptocurrency seized from Gallyamov over the course of the investigation. These actions are the latest step in an ongoing multinational effort by the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Canada to combat cybercrime.
Read more: https://www.justice.gov/.../leader-qakbot-malware...

What is Qakbot?​

Qakbot is a banking trojan that has been active for over a decade. Its significance in cybersecurity lies in its multifaceted capabilities, which include stealing sensitive financial information, propagating through networks, and acting as a delivery mechanism for other malware. Qakbot has evolved over time, making it a persistent and versatile threat.

More info here: https://www.darktrace.com/cyber-ai-glossary/qakbot​

 

[Metanis]

Of course this just means the NSA and the CIA are done harvesting his code and infrastructure for their own uses...

 

[Markverhyden]

Of course this just means the NSA and the CIA are done harvesting his code and infrastructure for their own uses...

And MI5, MI6, Mossad, FSB, SVR, GRU and pretty much all of the other "intelligence" agencies

 

[frase]

The tools are from the shadow agencies in America, stolen long ago.

 

[ThatPlace928]

Another one bites the dust.

Justice Department Seizes Domains Behind Major Information-Stealing Malware Operation

The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of two warrants authorizing the seizure of five internet domains used by malicious cyber actors to operate the LummaC2 information-stealing malware service.

www.justice.gov