Artem Stryzhak sentenced to 70 months for ransomware attacks

The Ukrainian national participated in attacks linked to the Hive and Nefilim ransomware groups between 2018 and 2021. Targets included hospitals, government entities and businesses worldwide. Stryzhak had pleaded guilty to charges related to his participation last year, according to The Record, which identified him as 36.

• CyberScoop reports that law firms were also targeted.

Covered by 2 publishers within 5 hours of the first report.

• SecurityWeek: Ukrainian Hive and Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Gets 70 Months in US Prison

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