How a series of opsec failures led US authorities to the alleged developer of the Redline password-stealing malware | TechCrunch

U.S. prosecutors have charged Russian national Maxim Rudometov over his alleged involvement in developing and distributing the notorious Redline password-stealing malware.

Alleged Redline Malware Developer Charged

A series of operational security errors led authorities to identify Rudometov, who used a Yandex email, hacking monikers, and dating profiles linked to the malware.

Operational Security Failures

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Redline malware infected millions of computers worldwide, including several hundred machines at the U.S. Department of Defense, since 2020.

Redline's Widespread Damage

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Operation Magnus saw law enforcement agencies dismantle the infrastructure of Redline and Meta malware strains, leading to multiple arrests in Europe.

International Law Enforcement Action

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