Summary: A dual Russian-Israeli citizen and lead developer of the LockBit ransomware group, Rostislav Panev, has been extradited to the US after being arrested in 2023. The group has reportedly attacked over 2,500 victims globally, accumulating at least 0 million in ransom payments. Panev’s extradition may lead to further investigations and arrests within LockBit’s network.
Affected: LockBit ransomware group, victims worldwide including individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure sectors
Keypoints :
- Rostislav Panev, aged 51, was a developer for LockBit from 2019 to February 2024.
- The group has victimized a wide range of entities, causing billions in losses.
- Panev exchanged messages with LockBit’s primary administrator discussing development work and received over 0,000 in cryptocurrency payments.
- A reward of up to million is offered for information leading to the arrest of Dmitry Khoroshev, a key figure in the ransomware group.