DOJ links ransomware operations to Russian government databases and corruption

The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that a convicted hacker, Deniss Zolotarjovs, worked for a Russian ransomware group that utilized access to Russian government databases and law enforcement connections to intimidate victims. The DOJ further alleged that the ransomware gang fueled corruption in the Russian government by allowing leaders to evade taxes and avoid military service.

U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang fueled Russian government corruption, and allowed the gang's leaders to avoid paying taxes and dodge the country's military draft.

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