German Police Identify Leader of REvil Ransomware Group in Major Cybercrime Breakthrough
The German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) has identified Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin, a Russian national, as the leader of the notorious GandCrab and REvil ransomware operations. Shchukin, believed to be residing in Russia, is accused of orchestrating over 130 extortion attempts, resulting in more than $40 million in damages. The ransomware operations targeted both enterprises and public institutions, with victims paying over $2 million in ransoms. GandCrab, which operated as a ransomware-as-a-service, was active from early 2018 to mid-2019, while REvil emerged as its successor. Law enforcement efforts have led to the arrest of several individuals associated with these operations, and Shchukin's identification marks a significant step in combating international cybercrime. 
