Uhodiransomwar

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 participated in conspiracies to deploy multiple ransomware variants, including LockBit, Babuk, and Hive, with his actions resulting in substantial harm to various entities throughout the United States. In May 2023, two indictments were unsealed in Washington, D.C., and the District of New Jersey, charging Matveev with using these ransomware variants to attack numerous victims. Notably, his targets included law enforcement and other government agencies, hospitals, and schools, indicating a wide-ranging and indiscriminate strategy. Among the victims was the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department, underscoring the severity of his attacks. The US Justice Department subsequently charged Matveev for his alleged role in these multiple ransomware attacks. The charges include conspiring to transmit ransom demands, conspiring to damage protected computers, and intentionally damaging protected computers. In response to his actions, the US government has imposed cyber-related sanctions on Matveev, reflecting the seriousness of his offenses and the ongoing efforts to deter such harmful activities.