Summary: The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three operators of Blender.io and Sinbad.io, crypto mixer services linked to ransomware and North Korean hackers, for money laundering and operating without a license. These mixers facilitated the laundering of stolen cryptocurrency, impacting public safety and national security.
Threat Actor: North Korean hackers, ransomware gangs | North Korean hackers
Victim: Individuals and organizations affected by ransomware and cryptocurrency theft | ransomware victims
Key Point :
- Three Russian operators charged with running Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which laundered funds for cybercriminals.
- Blender.io was implicated in laundering $500 million from the Axie Infinity hack.
- Joint international law enforcement operation led to the seizure of Sinbad.io’s domains.
- U.S. authorities emphasize commitment to dismantling cybercriminal infrastructure.