UK and US sanction 11 additional Conti and TrickBot members
Event Details
Eleven members of the TrickBot and Conti operation were sanctioned by the U.S. and United Kingdom governments for cybercrime activities that led to the theft of $180 million worldwide. –> list of 11 individuals included
As part of these sanctions, all United Kingdom and USA organizations are prohibited from conducting financial transactions with these individuals, including paying ransom demands. With many of the Conti ransomware members now involved in other ransomware operations, this will create a slippery slope for organizations and ransomware negotiation firms, who can no longer make ransom payments without facing the risks associated with violating OFAC regulations.
Date
07/09/2023
Ransomware Group
- TrickBot Conti
Event Category
- Sanction
Level of Cooperation
- International
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
