U.S. Charges Deniss Zolotarjovs of Russian Ransomware Group

Aug 22, 2024, 03:16 PM

The U.S. government has charged Deniss Zolotarjovs, a member of the Russian ransomware group Karakurt, with money laundering, wire fraud, and extortion. Zolotarjovs is identified as a "cold case" negotiator for the group. The Karakurt group is known for its connections to the Conti ransomware organization. The charges highlight ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to combat cybercrime and hold accountable those involved in ransomware activities.