LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Arrested in Israel
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🕵️♂️ Key LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev arrested in Israel. Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian-Israeli national and a significant figure in the LockBit ransomware group, was arrested in Israel in August and is awaiting extradition to the U.S. He is accused of developing and maintaining malware infrastructure that has facilitated ransomware attacks globally since 2019, impacting over 1,800 U.S. victims and causing billions in damages. During his arrest, authorities seized critical evidence, including malware source codes and access credentials for LockBit’s dark web tools. Panev reportedly earned over $230,000 in cryptocurrency for his activities. His arrest follows a series of international efforts to disrupt LockBit’s operations, marking a significant step in combating cybercrime.
