Evil Corp’: Russian hackers indicted in the US

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Evil Corp’: Russian hackers indicted in the US

The United States

has charged two Russians for allegedly running a global hacking group called “Evil Corp” from their basements.

Indictments

against Igor Turashev and Maksim Yakubets were issued on Thursday, accusing them of using malware to steal millions of dollars.

A $5m bounty

has been offered for information leading to Yakubet’s arrest and prosecution – the largest reward ever offered for a cybercriminal.

News | Al Jazeera

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/evil-corp-russian-hackers-indicted-191206073950312.html

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