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Belarusian Ransom Cartel Mastermind Gets 16 Years in Prison
SecurityWeek
· August 6, 2026AI summary
A mastermind behind a ransomware group has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. The individual, Maksim Silnikau, was the creator and administrator of the group and also played a role in distributing Angler EK.
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