### #RansomwareOperations #DarkWebCriminals #CyberCrimeExtradition
Summary: Evgenii Ptitsyn, also known as “derxan” and “zimmermanx,” has been extradited to the US for his role in the Phobos ransomware operation, which has caused significant financial damage globally. He is accused of managing the sale and distribution of the ransomware, leading to over 1,000 attacks and more than $16 million in ransom payments.
Threat Actor: Evgenii Ptitsyn | Evgenii Ptitsyn
Key Point :
- Ptitsyn allegedly developed and marketed Phobos ransomware to affiliates via Dark Web forums.
- He is accused of managing an underground platform for selling ransomware licenses and controlling cryptocurrency wallets for ransom payments.
- The Phobos ransomware operation has been linked to over 1,000 cyber-attacks worldwide.
- Victims faced threats of data leaks if ransom payments were not made.
Original Source: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/phobos-ransomware-administrator-extradited-south-korea-face-cybercrime-charges
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