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arstechnica.com
German police say they’ve identified Trickbot ransomware kingpin
BSA names Vi­ta­ly Ni­ko­lae­vich Kovalev is “Stern,” the leader of Trickbot.
arstechnica.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
wired.com
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face. www.wired.com/story/stern-...
Cops in Germany Claim They've ID'd the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.
www.wired.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
mattburgess1.bsky.social
NEW: German cops appear to have named the alleged leader of the notorious Trickbot ransomware group—the gang extorted at least $724m from victims

It's the first time officials have put a name on the ‘Stern’ persona, who has been a pivotal figure in Russian cybercrime

Story with @lhn.bsky.social
Cops in Germany Claim They've ID'd the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.
www.wired.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
couts.bsky.social
NEW: Germany's national police claim to have identified "Stern," leader of the prolific Trickbot and Conti ransomware gangs. Interpol then issued a red notice. Weirdly, intl. partners (US, UK) haven't followed suit. @mattburgess1.bsky.social & @lhn.bsky.social report: www.wired.com/story/stern-...
Cops in Germany Claim They've ID'd the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.
www.wired.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
lhn.bsky.social
German law enforcement says it knows the identity of the elusive and notably effective Russian cybercrime boss "Stern." Story with @mattburgess1.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/stern-...
Cops in Germany Claim They've ID'd the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.
www.wired.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
theins.press
Alleged Trickbot hacker wanted by Germany served as adviser to deputy chair of Russia’s State Duma

Vitaly Kovalev’s group infected hundreds of thousands of computer systems worldwide, earning hundreds of millions of euros from its criminal activity.
Alleged Trickbot hacker wanted by Germany served as adviser to deputy chair of Russia’s State Duma
Vitaly Kovalev, who is wanted by German authorities as the alleged founder and leader of Trickbot, one of the largest cybercriminal groups in the world, worked…
theins.press
September 17, 2026 at 6:41 PM
kyivpost.com
A Russian cybercriminal wanted over the TrickBot and Conti ransomware rings served as an adviser to State Duma Deputy Speaker Vladislav Davankov.

www.kyivpost.com/post/84755
September 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
mimikama.org
Helfen Sie, die gefährlichsten Cyberkriminellen zu fassen! Die Operation Endgame sucht weltweit nach sieben Trickbot-Mitgliedern, die hunderttausende Systeme infiltriert haben. Jede Information kann helfen, diese Bedrohung zu stoppen.
www.mimikama.org/fahndung-tri...
Trickbot-Gang: Helfen Sie diese Cyberkriminellen zu stoppen!
Die Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Frankfurt und das BKA ist dringend auf Ihre Mithilfe angewiesen! Sieben Personen, die hinter der berüchtigten Schadsoftware Trickbot stehen sollen,
www.mimikama.org
May 31, 2024 at 12:57 PM
heise.de
Das Bundeskriminalamt sucht mit Namen und Gesicht nach dem mutmaßlichen Kopf der berüchtigten Trickbot-Bande. Er gilt als ein Pionier der Cyberkriminalität. #Cybercrime
BKA nennt Identität des mutmaßlichem Chefs der Trickbot-Bande
Das Bundeskriminalamt sucht mit Namen und Gesicht nach dem mutmaßlichen Kopf der berüchtigten Trickbot-Bande. Er gilt als ein Pionier der Cyberkriminalität.
www.heise.de
May 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
arstechnica.com
As the leader of Trickbot, "Stern" guided the organization, comprised of nearly 100 cybercriminals, in stealing hundreds of millions of dollars over a period of roughly six years.
Ransomware kingpin “Stern” apparently IDed by German law enforcement
BSA names Vi­ta­ly Ni­ko­lae­vich Kovalev is “Stern,” the leader of Trickbot.
arstechnica.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
meduza.io
In 2020, the Trickbot hacking group infected U.S. hospitals and medical facilities with ransomware. Russia's New People party briefly had Vitaly Kovalev — whom German officials suspect founded the group — on its candidate list for this weekend's elections. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
German police call Vitaly Kovalev a founder of Trickbot, the hacking group whose ransomware hit U.S. hospitals. New People had him on its Duma candidate list before dropping him in July. — Meduza
The New People party placed Vitaly Kovalev, a 38-year-old wanted by Interpol for organizing a criminal enterprise, on its federal candidate list for the State Duma elections.
meduza.io
September 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
heise.de
Online-Banking fehlerhaft + WhatsApp-Status mit neuen Funktionen + KI-Speicherbedarf besorgt Seagate + Trickbot-Bandenchef identifiziert + Rekord neuer E-Autos #hoDaily
Montag: Online-Störungen bei den Sparkassen, WhatsApp-Status wird multimedial
Online-Banking fehlerhaft + WhatsApp-Status mit neuen Funktionen + KI-Speicherbedarf besorgt Seagate + Trickbot-Bandenchef identifiziert + Rekord neuer E-Autos
www.heise.de
June 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
jkirk.bsky.social
Huge cybercrime news here. Authorities say they’ve disrupted six types of botnets/loaders/cybercrime infrastructure: IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee and Trickbot #infosec www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
Largest ever operation against botnets hits dropper malware ecosystem | Europol
Between 27 and 29 May 2024 Operation Endgame, coordinated from Europol’s headquarters, targeted droppers including, IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee and Trickbot. The actions focused ...
www.europol.europa.eu
May 30, 2024 at 5:21 AM
bleepingcomputer.com
The Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (Bundeskriminalamt or BKA) claims that Stern, the leader of the Trickbot and Conti cybercrime gangs, is a 36-year-old Russian named Vitaly Nikolaevich Kovalev.
Germany doxxes Conti ransomware and TrickBot ring leader
The Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (Bundeskriminalamt or BKA) claims that Stern, the leader of the Trickbot and Conti cybercrime gangs, is a 36-year-old Russian named Vitaly Nikolaevich Kovalev.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
infosec.skyfleet.blue
Germany doxxes Conti ransomware and TrickBot ring leader
Germany doxxes Conti ransomware and TrickBot ring leader
The Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (Bundeskriminalamt or BKA) claims that Stern, the leader of the Trickbot and Conti cybercrime gangs, is a 36-year-old Russian named Vitaly Nikolaevich Kovalev.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
May 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
hackread.bsky.social
It turns out that #TrickBot malware has been a major force behind over $724 million in crypto theft and extortion from 2016 to today.

Read: hackread.com/trickbot-beh...

#CyberSecurity #Botnet #Malware #Crypto #Extortion
TrickBot Behind More Than $724 Million in Crypto Theft and Extortion
Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter (X), Mastodon and Facebook at @Hackread
hackread.com
July 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
patrickcmiller.bsky.social
Cops in Germany Claim They’ve ID’d the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
Cops in Germany Claim They’ve ID’d the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.
buff.ly
May 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
campuscodi.risky.biz
I'm wondering if these companies finally formed a bridge between Russia's excellent underground exploit developer scene and its law enforcement agencies

Having TrickBot people involved tells me yes, since TrickBot worked with almost everyone and had the connections in all the right places
February 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM
techmeme.com
German police identify TrickBot and Conti ransomware leader "Stern" as Vitaly Nikolaevich Kovalev, believed to be in Russia and shielded from extradition (Wired)

Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
May 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
jsrailton.bsky.social
5/ The sanctioned network also includes Oleg Kucherov, who is linked to the Trickbot ransomware gang.

They ransomwared US hospitals & healthcare facilities.

Key insight: government offensive cyber operations , exploit brokers & cyber crime can blur.
February 25, 2026 at 12:17 AM
cyberincontext.ca
My dissertation I just defended said you needed to understand Russia's connections to organized crime and criminal hackers, but this certainly takes the cake of spelling it out lol

theins.press/en/news/297243
Alleged Trickbot hacker wanted by Germany served as adviser to deputy chair of Russia’s State Duma
Vitaly Kovalev, who is wanted by German authorities as the alleged founder and leader of Trickbot, one of the largest cybercriminal groups in the world, worked…
theins.press
September 17, 2026 at 7:09 PM
dell.bsky.social
A Russian cybercriminal and extortionist first identified by WIRED last month is now facing international sanctions: techcrunch.com/2023/09/07/u...
TechCrunch headline: US, UK authorities sanction more alleged Trickbot gang members Article snippet: One of these individuals, Maksim Galochkin, was last week identified as a central figure of the Trickbot gang following a months-long Wired investigation, though it’s not known if the publication’s investigation sped up today’s announcement. As reported by Wired, Galochkin — known online as “Bentley” or “Manuel” — led a group of testers, with responsibilities for development, supervision and implementation of tests for the Trickbot group, according to the Treasury. The U.K.’s National Crime Agency said in today’s announcement that Trickbot is responsible for extorting at least $180 million from victims globally and has extorted at least £27 million ($33.6 million) from 149 U.K.-based victims, a list which includes hospitals, schools, local authorities and businesses.
September 8, 2023 at 11:54 AM
andyjabbour.bsky.social
New from @mattburgess1.bsky.social & @lhn.bsky.social: Trickbot and Conti boss revealed? 🇩🇪 www.wired.com/story/stern-... @gate15.bsky.social @ransomwaresommelier.com @timstarks.bsky.social @heinbrian.bsky.social @cocaman.ch @silascutler.bsky.social @bushidotoken.net #cybersecurity #ransomware
Cops in Germany Claim They've ID'd the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.
www.wired.com
May 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
theregister.com
Mysterious leaker GangExposed outs Conti kingpins in massive ransomware data dump
Mysterious leaker GangExposed outs Conti kingpins in massive ransomware data dump
'It's a high-stakes intelligence war' he told El Reg exclusive  A mystery whistleblower calling himself GangExposed has exposed key figures behind the Conti and Trickbot ransomware crews, publishing a trove of internal files and naming names.…
dlvr.it
May 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM