Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev
Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, a 36-year-old originally from Volgograd, is considered one of the most successful cyber extortionists in history. He is currently wanted in the United States and has been implicated in leading the 'Cort' ransomware group, which has executed attacks on hundreds of companies globally, and was recently highlighted in an international law enforcement operation targeting Russian cybercriminals.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 33,669 | $700,000 | 677$ |
| Totals | 1 | 34,813,871 | 33,669 | $700,000 | 677$ |
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Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev is described as one of the most successful extortionists in the history of cybercrime.
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