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India Expands Defense Exports to Central Asia with Akash Missile Sales

India is making waves in the global defense market with its game-changing Akash missile exports, already sold to Armenia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, with many more orders expected to follow. The country's defense secretary confirms that production has stabilized, paving the way for a surge in international demand.

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US Sentences Ryuk Ransomware Operator to 2 Years in Prison

Meet Karen Vardanyan, a 35-year-old Armenian national who was sentenced to 2 years in prison for his role in the notorious Ryuk ransomware scheme, after pleading guilty to computer fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud and extortion. He was also ordered to pay around $1.2 million in restitution to victims.

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Ryuk Ransomware Operative Draws 2-Year Prison Term

An Armenian man has been sentenced to 2 years in prison and 3 years of supervised release for his role in a string of devastating Ryuk ransomware attacks on US companies. He was found guilty of hacking and encrypting systems, causing significant disruption and financial loss.

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Defendant Karen Serobovich Vardanyan sits somberly in a US federal courtroom.

Ryuk Ransomware Operative Pleads Guilty in US Court

A major player behind the notorious Ryuk Ransomware gang has taken responsibility for their crimes, with Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, a 34-year-old Armenian national, pleading guilty in a US court to conspiracy and computer fraud. As part of his plea deal, Vardanyan will pay over $1.1m in restitution for his role in the massive cyberattack that netted over $15m in bitcoin payments.

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Armenian National Pleads Guilty to Ryuk Ransomware Conspiracy

Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, an Armenian national, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for his role in a massive Ryuk ransomware scheme that raked in over $15 million in ransom payments from US-based organizations. The guilty plea marks a major win in the fight against cybercrime, as Vardanyan admitted to his part in the global extortion plot.

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NVIDIA Discloses GeForce NOW Breach Affecting Armenian Users

NVIDIA recently discovered a security breach affecting users of GeForce NOW in Armenia, which was caused by a compromised system operated by a third-party partner, not by NVIDIA's own network. The company is working closely with the partner to resolve the issue and notify affected users.

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