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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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Man sits somberly in a courtroom or government agency setting, hands clasped or holding a document.

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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