Cops in Germany Claim They’ve ID’d the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin

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Title Cops in Germany Claim They’ve ID’d the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
Update ID WIRED:9298FB02E59ABA4DCF0116E79FB62EA2
Type wired
Published 2025-05-30T13:22:09
Last Updated 2025-05-30T13:22:09

Security Impact

CVSS Score 0.0
Severity NONE
Attack Vector

Affected CVEs

Update Details

The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.

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