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

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.

May 30, 2025 - 14:29
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Cops in Germany Claim They've ID'd the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
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.