Ransomware Attackers Targeted Oregon Company, Others: ‘We’ve Easily Penetrated Your Network’

Ransomware attackers targeted Oregon company, others: ‘We’ve easily penetrated your network’

Four men are accused of targeting U.S. companies with Ryuk ransomware attacks, including a company in Oregon that had its data and credentials stolen in 2019 when 15 machines were compromised, according to court records.

Armenian national extradited to the U.S. faces federal charges in Oregon for ransomware extortion conspiracy

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —An Armenian national extradited from Ukraine to the United States faces federal charges for his role in Ryuk ransomware attacks and extortion conspiracy targeting companies throughout the U.S., including a technology company operating in Oregon. Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, 33, an Armenian national, has been charged with conspiracy, fraud in connection with computers,

Ryuk ransomware operator extradited to US, faces five years in federal prison

An Armenian national is in federal custody and faces charges stemming from their alleged involvement in a spree of attacks in 2019 and 2020 involving Ryuk ransomware, the Justice Department said Wednesday. Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, 33, was extradited from Ukraine to the United States on June 18 and pleaded not guilty to the charges in his first appearance in federal court June 20. Vardanyan is awaiting a seven-day jury trial scheduled to begin…

FBI Tracks 1,610 BTC to Armenian Hacker in Explosive Ransomware Case

A massive ransomware ring is collapsing as U.S. authorities track 1,610 BTC in ransom payments, leveraging bitcoin trails to identify and charge global cybercriminals. Bitcoin Ransom Plot Crashes as US Closes in on Ryuk Mastermind The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 16 that a ransomware suspect extradited from Ukraine has been charged... The post FBI Tracks 1,610 BTC to Armenian Hacker in Explosive Ransomware Case appeared fir…

Armenian, Ukrainian nationals among Ryuk ransomware actors facing US hacking charges

Armenian national Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, 33, was extradited from Ukraine last month and now faces up to five years in prison for his role in Ryuk, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

Alleged Ryuk Ransomware Member Faces $15M Extortion Charges

The United States Department of Justice has pushed charges against a suspected Ryuk ransomware operator extradited from Ukraine, last month, for carrying out a $15 million “ransomware extortion conspiracy.” The gang targeted thousands of victims worldwide, including an Oregon-based tech company. Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, a 33-year-old Armenian national, was extradited from Ukraine on June 18, to face federal charges in the U.S. for orchestrati…