The United States Secret Service has announced a substantial reward of up to $2.5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of hacker Volodymyr Iuriyovych Kadariya. The 38-year-old Belarusian national faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit computer fraud, and two counts of substantive wire fraud.
The allegations against Kadariya involve the use of the Angler malware exploit kit to distribute malicious adverts to millions of computers over nearly a decade. The scheme involved displaying scareware pop-ups on victims' devices, prompting them to pay for unnecessary services and potentially exposing them to malware and credential theft.
Kadariya and his associates reportedly sold compromised device access credentials on dark web forums, enabling further fraudulent activities. The Secret Service emphasized the importance of holding cybercriminals accountable for their actions, highlighting the global effort to combat cybercrime.
Another Alleged Cybercriminal Tops the List with a $10 Million Reward
In a separate case, Denis Gennadievich Kulkov has been charged with access device fraud, computer intrusion, and money laundering in connection with the operation of the Try2Check stolen credit card checking service. The indictment alleges that Kulkov profited significantly from the illicit card trade, earning millions in bitcoin and other payment mediums.
The size of the $10 million bounty on Kulkov's head is attributed to the case's eligibility for inclusion in the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program. Established to combat significant transnational criminal organizations, the program allows rewards of up to $25 million for criminals operating outside the U.S., particularly in cybercrime.
These cases underscore the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and transnational criminal activities, with law enforcement agencies leveraging rewards and international cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice.
