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Several alleged Russian cyber criminals were indicted after an FBI investigation a multi-million dollar ransomware scheme targeting hospitals, schools, and other businesses.
The indictment returned in the Northern District of Ohio charged all nine defendants for their alleged roles in developing, deploying, managing, and profiting from the malware known as Trickbot.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Three indictments were unsealed yesterday charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Conti ransomware and Trickbot malware schemes.
Conti was a ransomware variant used to attack more than 900 victims worldwide, including victims in the Middle District of Tennessee, approximately 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and approximately 31 foreign countries. According to the FBI, in 2021, Conti ransomware was used to attack more critical infrastructu .