Amin Timovich Stigal, 22, participated in wiper attacks disguised as ransomware against Ukrainian military and civilian targets using 'WhisperGate'.
Stigal faces charges of conspiracy to hack and destroy government systems, with a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
WhisperGate, attributed to Russian government, targeted Viasat and stole civilian data for sale online, as per Microsoft's 2023 report.
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