"US Announces Charges, Reward for Russian National Behind Wiper Attacks on Ukraine"
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced announced charges against a Russian national for his alleged participation in the launch of disruptive cyberattacks against Ukraine before Russia's February 2022 invasion. The individual named Amin Timovich Stigal is believed to be a member of "Cadet Blizzard," a state-sponsored threat actor also known as "DEV-0586" and "Ruinous Ursa." Court documents allege that the 22-year-old conspired to distribute the "WhisperGate" Master Boot Record (MBR) wiper to the systems of Ukrainian government entities. This article continues to discuss charges against Stigal for conducting wiper cyberattacks on Ukraine in 2022 and the reward of up to $10 million for information on his whereabouts.
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