Ransom Cartel ransomware creator sentenced to 16 years in prison

By Lawrence Abrams

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Maksim Silnikau, creator and administrator of the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for orchestrating attacks against at least 18 companies worldwide. This landmark sentencing represents a significant law enforcement win against ransomware-as-a-service operators and signals continued international cooperation in prosecuting cybercriminal infrastructure leaders.

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