Ukrainian ransomware affiliate sentenced to 70 months for Nefilim and Hive attacks

Summary

A Ukrainian national, Artem Stryzhak, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in ransomware attacks carried out by the Nefilim and Hive gangs. According to reports, the attacks targeted hospitals, government entities and high-revenue businesses worldwide between 2018 and 2021.

Timeline

1. BleepingComputer

   28 Oct 2026, 09:43 UTCSource ↗

   BleepingComputer reports that a Ukrainian national was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in ransomware attacks targeting hospitals, government entities and high-revenue businesses worldwide between 2018 and 2021.

2. The Register

   28 Oct 2026, 15:52 UTCSource ↗

   The Register reports that Artem Stryzhak joined both the Nefilim and Hive gangs, which targeted businesses and a hospital during the pandemic, and that he received 70 months behind bars.