Ivan Kondratyev

Ivan Kondratyev, also known as Bassterlord, is a recognized threat actor associated with the notorious LockBit ransomware group. The Russian national has been linked to malicious cyber activities targeting numerous businesses and industries across the United States and globally. Operating alongside Artur Sungatov, another Russian national, Kondratyev has been implicated in deploying the LockBit ransomware against victims in various sectors including manufacturing, semiconductors, logistics, and insurance. In February 2024, an indictment was unsealed in the District of New Jersey charging Kondratyev and Sungatov with their cybercrimes. This action coincided with a major disruption operation aimed at mitigating the impact of the LockBit ransomware. As part of this operation, the US Justice Department seized LockBit's data leak site and infrastructure, further crippling the group's nefarious activities. The U.S. government has also imposed sanctions on Kondratyev and Sungatov, identifying ten cryptocurrency addresses associated with them. These actions reflect the ongoing efforts by authorities to disrupt the operations of threat actors like Kondratyev and hold them accountable for their crimes. Notably, Kondratyev and Sungatov are not the only members of the LockBit group to face charges; other members have been similarly indicted in the past.