US Court Sentences Armenian Man to Prison for Ryuk Ransomware Attacks

SecurityWeek - Sep 24, 2026

Karen Vardanyan has also been ordered to pay over $1.2 million in restitution to victims. The post US Court Sentences Armenian Man to Prison for Ryuk Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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