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Hacking Kingpin Exposes Criminal Network Targeting US Medical Institutions

Hacking Kingpin Exposes Criminal Network Targeting US Medical Institutions

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Penchukov, a jailed hacking kingpin, revealed details about his criminal gang's operations, particularly their attacks on US medical institutions. Following news of sanctions against his associate Maksim Yakubets, the group mobilized hundreds of hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector for financial gain.

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