Ransomware Hacker Sentenced to 70 Months

Former ransomware operator Artem Stryzhak received a 70-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges. The 36-year-old Ukrainian targeted hospitals and governments in the U.S., Canada, and Australia while affiliated with Nefilim and Hive gangs. His actions caused more than $100 million in losses across 80 countries, disrupting patient care during the pandemic.