According to the reports, Sodinokibi, the ransomware threat, proved to be a million-dollar profit for its distributors. McAfee researchers traced the creator who gains $287,499 in bitcoin in 72 hours. After finding out, Sodinokibi includes 41 active affiliates where each receives $500-$700 from every ransom payment. Sodinokibi is similar to the GandCrab ransomware program where it possesses codes and other similarities.