Vitalii Nikolayevich Kovalev
Vitalii Nikolayevich Kovalev, a 36-year-old Russian national, is a notorious figure in the cybercrime world, identified as one of the leaders of the Conti ransomware group, which has targeted hundreds of companies globally. Dubbed one of the most successful blackmailers in cybercrime history, Kovalev's operations have reportedly resulted in large ransom payments, and he is currently wanted by both European and American authorities.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,863 | $2,700,000 | 1,148$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 28,863 | $2,700,000 | 1,148$ |
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He is allegedly behind Conti, considered to be the most professional and best-organised ransomware blackmail group in the world.
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