DOJ Unseals Indictments Against Alleged Trickbot And Conti Cybercriminals

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The U.S. Justice Department unsealed indictments on Sep. 7 against nine individuals associated with the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal gangs, the latest in an ongoing campaign against digital crime organizations. The U.S. and U.K. announced sanctions on members of the Russian hacking group and others connected to the Conti ransomware scheme, seven of which are designated in the indictments. The U.S. previously extradited two people for their roles in the Trickbot organization. The FBI’s investigation into the group remains “ongoing,” according to a senior bureau official. The indictments are another example of a more aggressive U.S. law enforcement strategy to battling cybercrime, outmaneuvering hackers and disrupting their operations rather than simply arresting them. Full Story

Thursday, 16 December 2024

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