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REvil Ransomware Gang Members Get Five-Year Sentences, Released

6/24/2025

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Four members of the notorious REvil ransomware gang received five-year prison sentences in Russia, but were released immediately for time served. Convicted of trafficking stolen payment data and targeting Americans, their case highlights the Kremlin's response to cybercrime, which has since been overshadowed by the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

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Four members of the notorious REvil ransomware gang received five-year prison sentences in Russia, but were released immediately for time served. Convicted of trafficking stolen payment data and targeting Americans, their case highlights the Kremlin's response to cybercrime, which has since been overshadowed by the ongoing Ukraine conflict.