The alleged developer of NLBrute malware has been extradited to the United States.
If found guilty, he faces 47 years in federal prison.
- The suspect developed a malicious software program named NLBrute. The powerful malware could compromise protected computers by decrypting login credentials, such as passwords.
- He marketed and sold the NLBrute malware to cybercriminals for a fee while also hiring a team to sell the malware for him. This practice has been utilized by numerous hacker groups in years past.
- The hacker also sold stolen login credentials on the dark web.
- He managed to hack 35,000 compromised computers for sale on the website and earned more than $350,000.
- The individual is a citizen of Russia and was extradited from the country of Georgia.
