Vachon-Desjardins allegedly operated as an “affiliate” of the NetWalker ransomware gang, which sells “Ransomware-as-a-Service” (RaaS) to affiliates like Vachon-Desjardins, who carry out the attack themselves, sharing a percentage of the booty with the developers.
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Charge
In a statement, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said, "Today’s result shows how the Justice Department, working with international partners,...