Threat Actor
Aleksei Volkov
- First Reported
- Mar 24, 2026
- Latest Reported
- Mar 25, 2026
Reported Context (4)
- The article reports that he was sentenced to 81 months in prison for his role in ransomware attacks. Russian Cybercriminal Sentenced to Two Years for Botnet Role
- The DOJ said Volkov served as an initial access broker for ransomware attacks. He pleaded guilty to participating in intrusions, data theft, ransomware deployment, and ransom demands, and was sentenced to 81 months in prison. Russian Access Broker Sentenced to 81 Months for Yanluowang Ransomware Role
- The article reports that Volkov was sentenced for supplying network access to the Yanluowang ransomware group. Mario Kart Botnet Operator Sentenced to 61 Months for Selling Access to Ransomware Groups
- Identified as an initial access broker who sold unauthorized network access to cybercriminals, facilitating dozens of ransomware attacks. He pleaded guilty to charges including aggravated identity theft and access device fraud and was sentenced to 81 months in prison. Russian Initial Access Broker Sentenced to 81 Months for Enabling Ransomware Attacks
Malware (6)
Threat Actors (16)
MITRE ATT&CK (3)
Countries (5)
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