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US seeks extradition of alleged LockBit ransomware developer from Israel

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Threat Actors Rostislav Panev (Israeli citizen), LockBit ransomware group, LockBitSupp (leader, Dmitry Khoroshev), Aleksandr Ryzhenkov (affiliate, Evil Corp)
Campaign Overview Panev allegedly developed tools for LockBit from 2019 to 2024, including a ransom note printing tool. Arrested in August 2024, facing U.S. extradition.
Target Regions (Victims) Global (LockBit ransomware affected multiple organizations worldwide, specific victims not mentioned)
Methodology Ransomware distribution, ransom note printing tool, cryptocurrency payments (Bitcoin) for services.
Product Targeted Ransomware targets (unspecified companies and individuals), printers (for ransom note printing).
Malware Reference LockBit ransomware, tools developed for LockBit (including a ransom note printing tool).
Tools Used Bitcoin for payments, ransomware tools developed by Panev for LockBit.
Vulnerabilities Exploited Not specified (general ransomware methods and vulnerabilities typically exploited by LockBit).
TTPs Developing and distributing ransomware tools, laundering proceeds through Bitcoin, targeting printers in ransomware campaigns.
Attribution Rostislav Panev allegedly worked for LockBit, with possible links to Evil Corp group (through Ryzhenkov).
Recommendations None specified in the article, but general recommendations would include increasing cybersecurity measures, detection systems, and international cooperation.
Source The Record

Read full article: https://therecord.media/lockbit-suspect-rostislav-panev-us-seeks-extradition-israel

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Source: The Record

Published on: December 19, 2024

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