Artem Stryzhak, a 36-year-old Ukrainian national, received a 70-month prison sentence for his role in ransomware attacks between 2018 and 2021. He collaborated with the Nefilim and Hive groups, which targeted approximately 1,500 victims globally, including hospitals and critical infrastructure. Prosecutors stated that the attacks caused millions of dollars in losses through extortion and network damage. Stryzhak was arrested in Spain in 2024 and extradited to the United States in April 2025. Authorities continue to search for his co-conspirator, Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, for whom an $11 million reward is offered.
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