"Angelov was part of a threat group tracked by the FBI as Mario Kart, known for distributing malware such as Emotet, IcedID, Qbot, and Ursnif."
"The DOJ reported that the botnet facilitated ransomware attacks against more than 70 US corporations, resulting in $14 million in ransom payments."
"In addition to his 24-month prison sentence, Angelov received a $100,000 fine and a $1.6 million money judgment for his criminal proceeds."
Ilya Angelov, also known as 'Milan' and 'Okart', has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his involvement in a botnet that facilitated ransomware attacks. His cybercrime group, tracked by the FBI as Mario Kart, built a botnet from 2017 to 2021 by distributing malware through spam emails. The group earned $14 million in ransom payments from over 70 US corporations. In addition to his prison sentence, Angelov was fined $100,000 and faces a $1.6 million money judgment for his criminal activities.
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