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US Indicts Russian for $8.6M Ransomware Scheme
5/26/2025
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- Russian national Rustam Gallyamov faces indictment from the US Department of Justice for developing software that fueled ransomware attacks, netting $8.6 million in illicit gains. He reportedly infiltrated victims' computers and worked alongside notorious gangs like Dopplepaymer and REvil. A global investigation has already confiscated over $24 million linked to his activities.
