The UK, US, and Australia have punished 16 people for cyber crimes. Evil Corp, a Russian group, stole $300m over ten years. The gang’s leader, Maksim Yakubets, got support from his father Viktor. The NCA exposed this as part of an operation against Evil Corp and LockBit. Yakubets was sanctioned in 2019 with a $5m reward for his capture. Other Russians, including his brother Artem, were also punished. The NCA found Yakubets’ family members were involved in the cyber crimes. Eduard Benderskiy, Maksim’s father-in-law, protected the group with links to Russian security. The NCA is determined to bring them to justice. Aleksandr Ryzhenkov, connected to the gang LockBit, was also punished. This shows hackers work together for attacks. Four arrests were made in the UK, uncovering Evil Corp’s ties to the Russian state. Sanctions aim to stop Russian cyber attacks.
Vocabulary List:
- Punished /ˈpʌnɪʃt/ (verb): To impose a penalty on someone for a wrongdoing.
- Cyber /ˈsaɪbər/ (adjective): Relating to computers the internet or virtual reality.
- Exposed /ɪkˈspoʊzd/ (verb): To make something visible or known especially something concealed.
- Sanctioned /ˈsæŋkʃənd/ (verb): To impose a penalty or restriction often as a form of punishment.
- Involved /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/ (adjective): Included in or connected to a situation or activity.
- Determined /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ (adjective): Having made a firm decision and not allowing anything to interfere with that decision.
Which three countries have punished 16 people for cyber crimes?
How much money did Evil Corp steal over ten years?
Who provided support to the gang leader Maksim Yakubets?
In which year was Maksim Yakubets sanctioned with a $5m reward for his capture?
Which family member of Maksim Yakubets was also found to be involved in cyber crimes?
What is the aim of the sanctions imposed to stop Russian cyber attacks?