Russian Hacker Indicted for Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Businesses

Aleksandr Ryzhenkov charged with using BitPaymer ransomware to extort millions from American companies.

Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov, a Russian national, has been indicted for a series of ransomware attacks targeting businesses in Texas and across the United States.
Ryzhenkov allegedly began his cyberattacks in 2017, using the BitPaymer ransomware variant to encrypt victims' files and demand ransom payments.
The indictment claims Ryzhenkov and his co-conspirators extorted at least $3 million, primarily in Bitcoin, from their targets.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added Ryzhenkov to its list of specially designated nationals, blocking his access to U.S. financial systems.
Federal authorities believe Ryzhenkov is currently residing in Moscow and have issued a warrant for his arrest.