Russian National Indicted for Cyberattacks on Ukraine and Its Allies
Amin Timovich Stigal charged with conspiring with Russian military intelligence to deploy destructive malware.
- Stigal conspired with the GRU to hack and destroy Ukrainian government computer systems ahead of Russia's invasion.
- The cyberattacks targeted non-military government systems and later extended to Ukraine's allies, including the U.S.
- Malware known as 'WhisperGate' was used to destroy data and disrupt services, disguised as ransomware.
- Sensitive data, including health records, was exfiltrated and offered for sale online.
- The U.S. Department of State offers a $10 million reward for information on Stigal's whereabouts or activities.