Ransomware Rumble: Ukrainian Hacker Pleads Guilty, Co-Conspirators Still at Large!
Artem Stryzhak, a Ukrainian national, pleaded guilty to using Nefilim ransomware against corporate victims. Extradited from Barcelona, his misadventures began with a 20% cut arrangement from ransomware administrators. He’s facing 10 years in prison, proof that crime pays… in prison time.
Hot Take:
If you think your 9-to-5 is rough, try being a ransomware criminal with a penchant for the dramatic. Who knew that the key to a successful criminal career was a catchy codename and a flair for international intrigue? Artem here might want to rethink his life choices, but at least he got a trip to sunny Spain before the long vacation behind bars!
Key Points:
– Artem Stryzhak, a Ukrainian national, pleaded guilty to using Nefilim ransomware.
– He was extradited from Spain and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
– Stryzhak targeted companies with $200m+ in revenue using databases like Zoominfo.
– Co-conspirator Volodymyr Tymoshchuk remains at large, with a reward for his capture.
– Nefilim has rebranded multiple times, including as Fusion, Milihpen, and Karma.