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Yaroslav Vasinskyi, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to 13 years and seven months in prison by a U.S. court for his involvement in over 2,500 ransomware attacks. The Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that Vasinskyi, a member of the REvil cybercrime gang, was responsible for attacks demanding approximately $700 million in cryptocurrency ransoms. Additionally, he has been ordered to pay $16 million in restitution. Vasinskyi's notable criminal activities include the July 2, 2021, attack against MSP tools vendor Kaseya.
Hacker Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for REvil Ransomware Attacks https://t.co/6e4sP6Ca75
Yaroslav Vasinskyi, a Ukrainian national accused in the July 2, 2021, ransomware attack against MSP tools vendor Kaseya, has been sentenced in the United States to 13 years and seven months in prison for his role in more than 2,500 ransomware attacks. https://t.co/zNgJ08oE0v
Ukrainian REvil Hacker Sentenced to 13 Years and Ordered to Pay $16 Million: https://t.co/uuzI9rwKhm by The Hacker News #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
