The U.S. is pursuing legal action against hackers involved in the Ryuk ransomware campaign, with several arrests and extraditions happening worldwide. These cybercriminals have conducted over 2,400 attacks, causing severe disruptions to critical organizations, and have allegedly obtained at least $15 million in ransom payments. #Ryuk #Cybercriminals #FBI #Extradition #Ukraine #Armenia #France
Keypoints
- Law enforcement is taking action against multiple hackers linked to Ryuk ransomware.
- Vardanyan and others face federal charges including conspiracy, fraud, and extortion.
- Ryuk ransomware was used in thousands of cyberattacks between 2019 and 2020.
- The attacks targeted organizations worldwide, including hospitals and government entities.
- Vardanyan and his team reportedly earned over $15 million from ransom payments.
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