"Aleksei Volkov, 26, was sentenced to 81 months behind bars for his role as an initial access broker, a behind-the-scenes operator who breaks into company systems then sells that foothold to other criminals."
"Prosecutors say Volkov broke into company networks and sold that access on criminal forums, effectively handing over ready-made entry points to ransomware groups and other extortion outfits."
"The activity affected multiple victims. Court filings say Volkov helped enable intrusions into at least seven US organizations, with ransomware crews moving in after access had been secured."
"Prosecutors say the attacks tied to his activity resulted in around $9 million in actual losses and more than $24 million in intended losses."
Aleksei Volkov, a 26-year-old Russian national, was sentenced to 81 months in prison for selling access to corporate networks used in ransomware attacks. He acted as an initial access broker, breaking into systems and selling access to criminals. His actions enabled intrusions into at least seven US organizations, resulting in approximately $9 million in actual losses. Volkov's business model involved charging fees or taking a percentage of ransom payments. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer fraud and was ordered to pay restitution to victims.
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