Alleged cybercrime kingpin exposed with $10 million bounty

abc.net.au

Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, alleged leader of LockBit ransomware gang, was exposed by US authorities with a $10 million bounty. LockBit blamed for 18% of Australian ransomware attacks, targeting 2,500+ victims worldwide and earning $760 million in ransoms. Khoroshev faces charges for cyber fraud. Sanctions aim to deter cybercrime. Paying ransoms could breach sanctions. International cooperation crucial in combating ransomware.


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