Suspect in ‘WhisperGate’ Cyberattack Indicted, US Posts $10 Million Bounty

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) recently indicted a Russian national accused
of orchestrating the “WhisperGate” wiper attack on Ukrainian government
computers. The attack destroyed vital infrastructure systems before Russia
invaded the European country.

22-year-old Amin Stigal is believed to have ties with the Russian Military
Intelligence (GRU).

Suspect Used Data Wiping Malware Against Ukrainian Targets
“In advance of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, targets included
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