Frequency
5
occurrences
First Seen
May 5, 2026
Last Seen
July 15, 2026
Related Threat Clusters
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EU Sanctions Vitaly Kovalev, Ransomware Leader of Trickbot Group
On July 14, 2026, the European Union, in coordination with the U.S. and U.K., sanctioned Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, known as 'Stern,' a key figure in the Trickbot ransomware syndicate. Kovalev is linked to over $300…
4 articles · Updated July 15, 2026 -
Latvian Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for $56 Million Cyber Extortion Scheme
Deniss Zolotarjovs, a 35-year-old Latvian national, was sentenced to 8.5 years in federal prison for his role in a ransomware organization linked to over 54 cyberattacks on various companies from June 2021 to August…
12 articles · Updated May 5, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- The EU sanctions "the most active ransomware operator in history" Stern, involved in over ... — Chaincatcher · July 15, 2026
- “Stern” Ransomware Operator Sanctioned by EU — Chainalysis · July 14, 2026
- Latvian national sentenced for ransomware attacks run by former Conti leaders — Cyberscoop · May 5, 2026
- Latvian Cybercriminal Jailed for Role in Multi — Thecyberexpress · May 5, 2026
- Karakurt extortion gang ‘cold case’ negotiator gets 8.5 years in prison — Bleepingcomputer · May 5, 2026