Threat Actor
Maksim Silnikau
- First Reported
- Aug 6, 2026
- Latest Reported
- Aug 6, 2026
Reported Context (2)
- Officials said he created and operated Ransom Cartel, recruited participants, and provided tools and information for attacks. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Ransom Cartel Creator Sentenced to 16 Years for Ransomware Scheme
- Identified as the creator and administrator of Ransom Cartel. He recruited affiliates, supplied intrusion tools and stolen credentials, communicated with victims, and handled ransom payments. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the operation. Ransom Cartel Creator Sentenced to 16 Years for Ransomware Scheme
Malware (2)
Threat Actors (2)
MITRE ATT&CK (2)
Industries (1)
Countries (4)
Note: Related entities, including threat actors, malware, CVEs, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, vendors, products, tools, countries, and industries, are shown when they appear in the same reporting. Their presence does not necessarily mean they were targeted, compromised, vulnerable, responsible for the activity, or directly involved in the incident.
