Ransomware Developer Mikhail Matveev Arrested in Russia

Russian authorities have arrested Mikhail Matveev, a notorious Russian hacker linked to multiple ransomware attacks worldwide.

Matveev, who was also known by online aliases such as Wazawaka, Uhodiransomwar, m1x, and Boriselcin, was detained in Kaliningrad, Russia, following an investigation into his alleged cybercrimes.

According to a RIA Novosti source, the Kaliningrad Interior Ministry and the prosecutor’s office have forwarded the case against Matveev to the Central District Court of Kaliningrad for consideration.

Key Points:

• Mikhail Matveev Arrested: Matveev, a notorious Russian hacker known by aliases like Wazawaka and Boriselcin, has been detained in Kaliningrad, Russia, for his involvement in ransomware attacks.
• Charges and Evidence: He faces charges in Russia under Article 273 of the Criminal Code for creating malicious software intended for unauthorized destruction, blocking, modification, or copying of computer information.
• Ransomware Activities: Matveev is linked to groups like Hive, LockBit, and Babuk, targeting critical infrastructure such as law ...