U.S. Charges Three Russian Nationals in Global Cybercrime Operation Linked to $62 Million in Losses

U.S. authorities unsealed an indictment charging three Russian nationals and two St. Petersburg companies with operating bulletproof hosting that allegedly enabled ransomware, malware distribution, phishing, brute-force attacks, marketplaces, and DDoS operations affecting organizations across multiple countries and sectors; the investigation involved the FBI, CISA, OFAC, and international partners, and resulted in sanctions and a Rewards for Justice offer.