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Ukrainian ransomware affiliate Artem Stryzhak sentenced to 70 months

By John Chen

The sentencing highlights the global reach of cybercrime and underscores the ongoing challenges in apprehending all involved perpetrators. The post Ukrainian ransomware affiliate Artem Stryzhak sentenced to 70 months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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