Karen Vardanyan, an Armenian national and alleged core member of the Ryuk ransomware gang, was sentenced in U.S. federal court to two years in prison after pleading guilty to computer fraud and conspiracy. Prosecutors said Ryuk carried out more than 2,400 attacks worldwide and extorted at least $15 million, with victims including hospitals, municipalities, and Universal Health Services. #Ryuk #KarenVardanyan #UniversalHealthServices #FBI #DOJ
Keypoints
- Karen Vardanyan received a two-year federal prison sentence and three years of supervised release.
- He must pay $1,219,106 in restitution to victims of the attacks.
- Prosecutors said Ryuk conducted more than 2,400 ransomware attacks worldwide.
- The attacks disrupted hospitals, municipalities, and other organizations by blocking access to data and communications.
- Authorities said Ryuk extorted at least $15 million and has been linked to multiple arrests and money laundering cases.
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