US Courts Sentence Ukrainian Hacker Rabotnik to 14 Years in Prison for Ransomware Extortion
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:17
US Courts Sentence Ukrainian Hacker Rabotnik to 14 Years in Prison for Ransomware Extortion
A Ukrainian hacker known as Rabotnik faces 14 years in prison for massive ransomware attacks demanding millions in ransom.
Key Takeaways:
- Severe Sentencing: Yaroslav Vasinskyi, alias Rabotnik, sentenced to 14 years in prison and ordered to pay over $16 million in restitution.
- Global Collaboration: International law enforcement agencies collaborated to apprehend Vasinskyi.
- Impact of Ransomware Attacks: Over 2,500 ransomware attacks jeopardized data integrity globally, posing severe financial threats.
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