Israeli hacker alleged to be software dev for LockBit faces extradition to U.S. for role in global ransomware network
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from Databreaches1 month ago
The International Department of the State Attorney's Office has filed a petition for the extradition of Rostislav Panev, an Israeli citizen, to the U.S. for serious cybercrimes.
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Panev is alleged to be tied to LockBit, a notorious ransomware group responsible for hacking approximately 2,500 victims, demanding ransoms in exchange for access to their systems.
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The group's tactics included publishing stolen data on a server when victims refused to comply with ransom demands, showcasing the severe implications of their cyber activities.
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With the lifting of the gag order, details of the extradition petition reveal the scope of international efforts to address cybersecurity threats from organized crime.
Databreacheshttps://databreaches.net/2024/12/19/israeli-hacker-alleged-to-be-software-dev-for-lockbit-faces-extradition-to-u-s-for-role-in-global-ransomware-network/
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