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Ukrainian Extradited from Ireland on Conti Ransomware Charges

🔒 A 43-year-old Ukrainian national, Oleksii Lytvynenko, has been extradited from Ireland to the United States on charges tied to the Conti ransomware operation. U.S. authorities allege he controlled stolen data and participated in sending ransom notes during double-extortion attacks between 2020 and June 2022. Arrested by An Garda Síochána in July 2023, Lytvynenko could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors say the conspiracy extorted cryptocurrency and targeted victims across multiple jurisdictions.

LockBit, Hiveleaks and BlackBasta Drive Ransomware Spike

🚨 Ransomware activity rebounded in July, with NCC Group recording 198 successful campaigns — a 47% increase from June. The surge was led by LockBit 3.0 (62 attacks), followed by Hiveleaks (27) and BlackBasta (24), which showed rapid month‑over‑month growth. Researchers link the fluctuation to restructuring after U.S. pressure on Conti, with affiliates and replacement strains reemerging under new identities.