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Trickbot Malware Developer Pleads Guilty

A 40-year-old Russian national, Vladimir Dunaev, pleaded guilty for developing and deploying Trickbot malware.
Trickbot, a suite of malware tools, targeted hospitals and businesses, causing millions in losses.
Trickbot is a sophisticated modular banking Trojan that primarily targets financial institutions.
It's favored by hackers for its versatility, allowing them to:-.
The collaboration between the United States and South Korea that led to Dunaev's guilty plea highlights global efforts to combat cybercrime.
Acting Assistant Attorney General Argentieri emphasizes the global readiness to bring cybercriminals to justice.
According to a recent report by GBHackers on Security, the US and UK have designated seven members of the Trickbot cybercrime gang, which has its base in Russia.
Dunaev developed tools for Trickbot, aiding credential harvesting and enhancing remote access.
His efforts defrauded 10 victims, including Avon schools and a real estate company, of over $3.4 million through Trickbot-deployed ransomware.
U.S. Attorney Rebecca Lutzko highlights Dunaev's misuse of programming skills in developing Trickbot malware, causing global disruption and financial damage.
The guilty plea underscores the commitment to global collaboration in combating cybercrime.
FBI's Assistant Director Vorndran highlights international collaboration in combating cyber threats.
The FBI commits to pursuing malware criminals globally, regardless of their location.
FBI Cleveland's Special Agent in Charge Nelsen emphasizes the rigorous pursuit of evolving cybercrime.
The case showcases expertise in dismantling criminal networks through coordinated efforts with global partners.
Dunaev was extradited to Ohio from South Korea in 2021 and pleaded guilty to computer and wire fraud.
His sentencing was scheduled for March 20, 2024, and it's been justified that he could face up to 35 years in prison.
Alla Witte, a Trickbot developer and one of Dunaev's co-conspirators, pleaded guilty to computer fraud in June, getting 2 years, and 8 months of imprisonment.


This Cyber News was published on gbhackers.com. Publication date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:43:05 +0000


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