BKA Unmasks REvil Leaders Behind 130 German Ransomware Attacks
In April 2026, Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) unmasked the identities of two key figures associated with the REvil ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation. Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin, known online as 'UNKN,' and Anatoly Sergeevitsch Kravchuk were linked to 130 ransomware attacks across Germany, resulting in over €35.4 million in damages. The REvil group, active from 2019 to 2021, targeted high-profile organizations, demanding substantial ransoms in exchange for decrypting and not leaking data. ([thehackernews.com](https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/bka-identifies-revil-leaders-behind-130.html?utm_source=openai)) This revelation underscores the persistent threat posed by sophisticated ransomware groups and highlights the importance of international cooperation in cybercrime investigations. Organizations must remain vigilant, as the tactics employed by groups like REvil continue to evolve, posing significant risks to global cybersecurity.
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