Ukrainian Nefilim/Hive ransomware affiliate sentenced to 70 months

A Ukrainian national received a 70-month prison sentence for participating in Nefilim and Hive ransomware campaigns from 2018-2021, targeting hospitals, government entities, and businesses globally. The sentencing marks a concrete law-enforcement outcome in the ransomware ecosystem, though the full scope of the affiliate's operations and any restitution remain unclear. This reinforces ongoing international efforts to prosecute cybercriminals, potentially deterring future affiliates.

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