US charges Russian ‘bulletproof’ web hosts over cyberattacks that netted $62M from cybercrime victims
U.S. prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against three Russian nationals and two web hosting companies for facilitating cyberattacks. The defendants allegedly provided infrastructure for ransomware gangs, resulting in $62 million in damages to U.S. businesses.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenge of prosecuting cybercriminals operating from jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with U.S. law enforcement.
U.S. prosecutors have charged three Russian nationals and two web hosts with hacking, conspiracy, and money laundering over their alleged roles in hosting cyberattacks that caused tens of millions of dollars in damages to U.S. businesses.
The article reports on official DOJ indictments and Treasury sanctions without editorializing.
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