US Extradites Russia-Israel Citizen Linked to Lockbit Attacks
A Lockbit ransomware developer has been extradited to the U.S., admitting to coding and consulting for the cybercriminal group, which paid him in cryptocurrency. Lockbit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US in Global Cr...
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