Ukrainian Police Arrest Alleged Encryption Expert Linked to Conti and LockBit Ransomware Gangs

Ukrainian cyber police have arrested a 28-year-old Russian national in Kyiv for
alleged ties with the infamous Conti and LockBit ransomware gangs.

Authorities believe the suspect may have aided both cybercrime syndicates by
writing code that allowed their malware to bypass security software and slip
undetected onto compromised systems.

Suspect Apprehended in ‘Operation Endgame’
Furthermore, the alleged perpetrator may have carried out at least one attack by
himself. The man was apprehended on