Maksim Yakubets
Maksim Yakubets, known by his hacker alias 'Aqua', is a Russian cybercriminal linked to the notorious Evil Corp group. He was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list in 2019 for his alleged leadership role in a series of high-stakes cyber heists and ransomware attacks. Yakubets is believed to have collaborated with other prominent hackers, including Vyacheslav Penchukov, before gaining notoriety for his extravagant lifestyle and connections to Russian security services.
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Maksim Yakubets is a Russian hacker who was later sanctioned by the U.S. government for leading the infamous cyber group Evil Corp.
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