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Three Charged in Global NSA-Tool Malware Ransomware Campaign

7/15/2026

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The operation used alleged NSA spying tools to launch self-spreading malware that infected tens of thousands of computers in nearly 100 countries.
U.S. authorities charged Alexander Volosovik, Kirill Zatolokin and Yulia Pankova and offered a $10 million reward for information.
The indictment alleges the trio facilitated ransomware attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure that harmed victims in 21 states.

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Story summary

The operation used alleged NSA spying tools to launch self-spreading malware that infected tens of thousands of computers in nearly 100 countries.
U.S. authorities charged Alexander Volosovik, Kirill Zatolokin and Yulia Pankova and offered a $10 million reward for information.
The indictment alleges the trio facilitated ransomware attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure that harmed victims in 21 states.