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FBI-wanted hacker Mikhail Matveev arrested in Russia

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FBI-wanted hacker Mikhail Matveev arrested in Russia. Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, known by aliases such as Wazawaka and Boriselcin, has been detained by Russian authorities, potentially marking a significant development in the fight against cybercrime. Matveev is linked to notorious ransomware groups like Hive, LockBit, and Babuk, and is accused of extorting at least $75 million from global victims through high-profile attacks on critical infrastructure and government agencies. His alleged involvement includes the 2021 Babuk attack on Washington D.C. police and a 2022 Hive attack on a New Jersey healthcare NGO. While his arrest could disrupt ransomware operations, the possibility of extradition to the U.S. remains uncertain due to geopolitical tensions.