Russian Ransomware Operator Pleads Guilty in US

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Russian Ransomware Operator Pleads Guilty in US

Securityweek • March 5, 2026

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A 43-year-old Russian national has pleaded guilty in a US court to charges stemming from his role in the Phobos ransomware operation.

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Russian Ransomware Operator Evgenii Ptitsyn Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian national, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy charge related to his role in administering the Phobos ransomware operation. This ransomware has impacted hundreds of victims globally and is linked to the Crysis ransomware family, which has been active since at least 2024. 11 sources 72

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