⚡ A Russian botnet operator tied to #ransomware attacks on U.S. firms has been sentenced.

2 years prison + $100K fine for co-running TA551, which sold access to hacked systems used by gangs like BitPaymer, leading to $14M+ in extortion.

�� How TA551 enabled ransomware attacks on 70+ companies → https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/russian-hacker-sentenced-to-2-years-for.html