Raccoon Infostealer: Ukrainian Hacker Pleads Guilty for Operating Malware

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Raccoon Infostealer: Ukrainian Hacker Pleads Guilty for Operating Malware - 18d

A Ukrainian national, Mark Sokolovsky, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court for operating the Raccoon Infostealer. This malware was used to steal sensitive data from millions of computers globally. The U.S. Justice Department originally charged Sokolovsky with computer fraud in October 2020 for his alleged role in the malware’s distribution. The Raccoon Infostealer was known for its sophisticated capabilities in stealing credentials, financial information, and other sensitive data. The guilty plea signifies a major step forward in the prosecution of cybercriminals involved in the development and distribution of malicious software.

References:

Malware Archives - Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S. court for operating the Raccoon Infostealer, used to steal sensitive data globally. - 20d
@cybernews - The Meow ransomware group has posted sample files for sale on their leak site, likely obtained from victims who have refused to pay the ransom. - 20d
www.scworld.com - SCWorld news article reporting on the guilty plea of the Raccoon Infostealer operator. - 19d
Malware Analysis, News and Indicators - Raccoon infostealer mastermind pleads guilty in US court - 18d
SCM feed for Security Strategy, Plan, Budget - Raccoon infostealer mastermind pleads guilty in US court - 18d

Classification:

HashTags: Infostealer Raccoon Cybercrime
Target: Millions of computers
Attacker: Mark Sokolovsky
Type: Malware
Severity: Major

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