TL;DR
- The U.S., UK, and Australia have coordinated sanctions against Evil Corp, a Russian cybercrime group linked to over $100 million in global theft and notorious for Dridex malware and BitPaymer ransomware.
- Recent actions include designating key figures and highlight a united front against cybercriminal activities, emphasizing international collaboration in combating cybercrime.

On 1 October 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC, the UK’s FCDO, and Australia’s DFAT took significant actions against Evil Corp, a cybercrime syndicate based in Russia. This coordinated effort involved designating members of the group, notorious for developing and distributing the Dridex malware. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against one member for using BitPaymer ransomware to target victims in the United States.

Evil Corp has been linked to over $100 million in theft from various financial institutions globally, showcasing the scale of its cybercrime operations. The recent designations build upon previous actions, including a 2019 OFAC designation that targeted the group's founding leader, Maksim Yakubets, among others. The FCDO designated 16 individuals linked to Evil Corp, including those sanctioned in 2019, such as Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov, associated with ransomware strains and the Lockbit group.

The actions against Evil Corp are part of a broader initiative to dismantle Russia-based cybercriminal networks exploiting cryptocurrencies for illicit gains. Recent operations have seen significant steps taken by law enforcement agencies worldwide, including the takedown of no-KYC exchanges and OFAC's designation of Russian Exchange Cryptex. William Lyne, Head of Cyber Intelligence at the NCA, emphasized the importance of partnerships in tracking and disrupting cybercriminals.

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