Boriselcin

Threat Actor updated 5 months ago (2024-05-04T17:22:56.504Z)

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Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, also known as Boriselcin, is a threat actor that has been implicated in significant cybercrime activities. Beginning at least as early as 2020, Matveev has been allegedly involved in deploying three ransomware variants: LockBit, Babuk, and Hive. These attacks targeted various entities including law enforcement agencies, hospitals, schools, and other government organizations. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment suggests that Matveev transmitted ransom demands related to each of these ransomware variants. In May 2023, the DOJ announced the indictment of Matveev for his alleged involvement in the deployment of these ransomware variants against victims both within the United States and abroad. Matveev, who used multiple aliases such as Wazawaka, m1x, Boriselcin, and Uhodiransomwar, is believed to be behind numerous substantial attacks on companies and critical infrastructure. Notably, he was identified as "Boriselcin", a brash personality who was the public persona of Babuk, a ransomware affiliate program that emerged on New Year's Eve 2020. Matveev, a 30-year-old Russian national, is considered by the FBI as one of the most wanted hackers. He is accused of working with three different ransomware gangs that extorted hundreds of millions of dollars from a range of institutions. Known for his bold online presence, Matveev operated under several monikers on cybercrime forums, including "Boriselcin". His activities have led to significant disruptions and financial losses, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by sophisticated cybercriminals.

Description last updated: 2024-05-04T17:12:12.224Z

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Wazawaka is a possible alias for Boriselcin. Wazawaka, identified by the FBI as Mikhail Matveev, is a significant threat actor in the cybercrime landscape. Known for his affiliations with multiple ransomware groups, including LockBit, throughout 2020 and 2021, he became a central figure in the Babuk ransomware-as-a-service gang. Matveev's oper	4
M1x is a possible alias for Boriselcin. M1x, also known as Wazawaka, Boriselcin, and Uhodiransomwar, is a threat actor identified as Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev. This individual has been allegedly involved in malicious cyber activities since at least 2020. Matveev's primary mode of operation involves the deployment of ransomware, specifical	3
Uhodiransomwar is a possible alias for Boriselcin. Uhodiransomwar, also known as Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, Wazawaka, m1x, and Boriselcin, is a significant threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape. A Russian national aged 30, Matveev has been implicated in a series of malicious cyber activities since at least 2020. He is alleged to have participa	3
Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev is a possible alias for Boriselcin. Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a Russian national also known by the online monikers Wazawaka, m1x, Boriselcin, and Uhodiransomwar, is identified as a significant threat actor in the global cybersecurity landscape. He is one of five Russians charged over Lockbit, considered to be the world's most dangero	3
Mikhail Pavolovich Matveev is a possible alias for Boriselcin.	2

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Alias Description	Association Type	Votes
The Babuk Malware is associated with Boriselcin. Babuk is a type of malware, specifically ransomware, that infiltrates systems to encrypt files and hold them for ransom. This malicious software can infect your system through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, it can disrupt operations by enc	Unspecified	3
The Lockbit Malware is associated with Boriselcin. LockBit is a notorious malware that has been involved in several high-profile ransomware incidents, including attacks on Boeing, London Drugs, Ontario hospitals, and Accenture. The malicious software infiltrates systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user	Unspecified	3
The Hive Malware is associated with Boriselcin. Hive is a malicious software (malware) known for its ransomware capabilities, which has been highly active in numerous countries, including the US. This malware infects systems often through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, disrupting operations and stealing personal information. Notably,	Unspecified	2

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Source Link	CreatedAt	Title
CERT-EU	a year ago	District of New Jersey \| Russian National Charged with Ransomware Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure \| #ransomware \| #cybercrime \| National Cyber Security Consulting
CSO Online	a year ago	Russian national indicted for ransomware attacks against the US
CERT-EU	a year ago	One of the FBI's Most Wanted Hackers Is Trolling the US Government \| #hacking \| #cybersecurity \| #infosec \| #comptia \| #pentest \| #hacker \| National Cyber Security Consulting
CERT-EU	a year ago	Infamous Russian hacker mocks the FBI by selling t-shirts featuring his most wanted poster
CERT-EU	a year ago	Who wants to be a millionaire by giving a tip to FBI about this hacker?
Krebs on Security	a year ago	Russian Hacker “Wazawaka” Indicted for Ransomware
Flashpoint	a year ago	COURT DOC: Russian National Arrested and Charged with Conspiring to Commit LockBit Ransomware Attacks Against U.S. and Foreign Businesses
CERT-EU	a year ago	FBI Most-Wanted Russian Hacker Reveals Why He Burned His Passport \| #hacking \| #cybersecurity \| #infosec \| #comptia \| #pentest \| #hacker \| National Cyber Security Consulting
CERT-EU	a year ago	Russian national charged with ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure
CERT-EU	a year ago	Russian Hacker “Wazawaka” Indicted for Ransomware - GIXtools
CERT-EU	a year ago	One of the FBI's Most Wanted Hackers Is Trolling the US Government - Slashdot