Security News > 2024 > November > Russian suspected Phobos ransomware admin extradited to US over $16M extortion

2024-11-19 21:55
This malware is FREE for EVERY crook ($300 decryption keys sold separately) A Russian citizen has been extradited from South Korea to the United States to face charges related to his alleged role in the Phobos ransomware operation.…
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