Feds Indict Russian Hackers in WhisperGate Scandal, Offer $10M Bounty
The US charged five Russian military officers and one civilian for the WhisperGate campaign against Ukraine. With a $10 million bounty on each, the hunt is on for these cyber saboteurs. FBI’s DelBagno assures steps to bring them to justice while offering cybersecurity tips to thwart future attacks. Stay secure, folks!
Hot Take:
Looks like the U.S. isn’t playing around. They’ve put a $10 million bounty on each of these Russian cyber bandits. It’s like the Wild West but with less tumbleweed and more firewalls!
Key Points:
- U.S. charges five Russian military officers and one civilian for WhisperGate cyberattacks against Ukraine.
- $10 million bounty offered for information on each suspect.
- Indictment claims the cyberattacks were part of a broader Russian effort to demoralize Ukraine.
- FBI and international partners released a detailed cybersecurity advisory on Russian tactics.
- FBI documented over 14,000 instances of domain scanning by Russian cyber spies.
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