A Ukrainian affiliate of the Nefilim & Hive ransomware operations who attacked hospitals, government entities, and businesses over a three-year period has received a 70-month jail term. Ukrainian national Artem Aleksandrovych Stryzhak, 35, was arrested in Spain in June 2024 and was extradited to the United States on April 30, 2025, to face charges of alleged involvement in the Nefilim and Hive ransomware operations.
Hospital Ransomware Attacker Receives 70 Month Jail Term
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