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Russian TrickBot Mastermind Gets 5-Year Prison Sentence for Cybercrime Spree
2024-01-26 05:33

40-year-old Russian national Vladimir Dunaev has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for his role in creating and distributing the TrickBot malware, the U.S. Department of...

Trickbot malware scumbag gets five years for infecting hospitals, businesses
2024-01-25 23:58

A former Trickbot developer has been sent down for five years and four months for his role in infecting American hospitals and businesses with ransomware and other malware, costing victims tens of millions of dollars in losses. Trickbot initially infected PCs to steal people's login details to their online bank accounts, so that funds could be siphoned.

Russian TrickBot malware dev sentenced to 64 months in prison
2024-01-25 18:52

Russian national Vladimir Dunaev has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for his role in creating and distributing the Trickbot malware used in attacks against hospitals, companies, and individuals worldwide. The initial indictment accused Dunaev and eight co-defendants of engaging in the development, deployment, administration, and financial gains from the Trickbot malware operation.

Russian Hacker Vladimir Dunaev Pleads Guilty for Creating TrickBot Malware
2023-12-02 07:52

A Russian national has been found guilty in connection with his role in developing and deploying a malware known as TrickBot, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced. Vladimir Dunaev, 40,...

TrickBot malware dev pleads guilty, faces 35 years in prison
2023-12-01 21:51

On Thursday, a Russian national pleaded guilty to charges related to his involvement in developing and deploying the Trickbot malware, which was used in attacks against hospitals, companies, and individuals in the United States and worldwide. According to court documents, a 40-year-old individual, also known as FFX, oversaw the development of TrickBot's browser injection component as a malware developer.

US readies prison cell for another Russian Trickbot developer
2023-12-01 15:08

Another member of the Trickbot malware crew now faces a lengthy prison sentence amid US law enforcement's ongoing search for its leading members. Russian national Vladimir Dunaev, 40, faces a maximum sentence of 35 years in prison for his involvement in the now-shuttered Trickbot malware, which was often used to deploy ransomware.

U.K. and U.S. Sanction 11 Russia-based Trickbot Cybercrime Gang Members
2023-09-08 17:04

The U.K. and U.S. governments on Thursday sanctioned 11 individuals who are alleged to be part of the notorious Russia-based TrickBot cybercrime gang. "Russia has long been a safe haven for cybercriminals, including the TrickBot group," the U.S. Treasury Department said, adding it has "Ties to Russian intelligence services and has targeted the U.S. Government and U.S. companies, including hospitals."

US, UK sanction more Russians linked to Trickbot
2023-09-07 22:44

Top admin, HR managers, devs go on transatlantic deny-list The US and UK governments named and sanctioned 11 Russians said to be connected to the notorious Trickbot cybercrime crew this week.…

US and UK sanction 11 TrickBot and Conti cybercrime gang members
2023-09-07 14:27

The USA and the United Kingdom have sanctioned eleven Russian nationals associated with the TrickBot and Conti ransomware cybercrime operations. After numerous takedown attempts by the U.S. government, the Conti ransomware gang took control of the TrickBot operation and its development, using it to enhance more advanced and stealthy malware, such as BazarBackdoor and Anchor.

U.K. and U.S. Sanction 7 Russians for TrickBot, Ryuk, and Conti Ransomware Attacks
2023-02-10 09:34

"Current members of the TrickBot group are associated with Russian Intelligence Services," the U.S. Treasury Department noted. "The TrickBot group's preparations in 2020 aligned them to Russian state objectives and targeting previously conducted by Russian Intelligence Services."