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Cybersecurity Dive
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
- Serial ransomware crook gets 70 months behind bars for Nefilim, Hive roles
Artem Stryzhak joined both gangs, which targeted businesses and a hospital during the pandemic
The Register - AI Takes Root in Hospital Corridors, Raises Security Stakes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in healthcare, from doctors’ intake forms to cancer screenings. But in some cases, life-and-death uses are outpacing cybersecurity.
Dark Reading - Hive ransomware affiliate jailed, years after FBI infiltrated the gang’s systems
A Ukrainian man who carried out ransomware attacks for both the Nefilim and Hive gangs, including attacks on law firms and a healthcare provider during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Graham Cluley - Wazuh and AI for Enhanced SOC Workflows
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of this decade's defining technologies. From healthcare and finance to manufacturing and education, organizations increasingly rely on AI to automate repetitive tasks, uncover patterns hidden within large datasets, and support faster decision-making. Cybersecurity has experienced a similar transformation. While attackers employ AI to automate
The Hacker News - Nefilim and Hive ransomware affiliate gets 70 months in prison
A Ukrainian national was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in ransomware attacks targeting hospitals, government entities, and high-revenue businesses worldwide between 2018 and 2021.
BleepingComputer
Tue, 27 Oct 2026
- Prolific Hive and Nefilim ransomware affiliate sentenced to 70 months in prison
Artem Stryzhak participated in a series of ransomware attacks on hospitals, government entities and law firms from the middle of 2018 to late 2021.
CyberScoop - Day 2 of canceled classes at University of New Mexico after Health Sciences Center cyberattack
University hospitals once again accepting patients after initial ambulance diversion, but recovery to continue in phases
The Register - National cyber director rolls out latest pilot in South Carolina, this time for rural hospitals
Like the water sector initiative, the six-month pilot program will connect rural hospitals with industry for free services.
CyberScoop - University of New Mexico hospital diverts ambulances after cyberattack
For about two hours on Monday, the organization diverted ambulances to health systems in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. They were forced to suspend outpatient surgeries and appointments for the remainder of the day.
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