U.S. authorities have charged Ukrainian national Volodymyr Viktorovich Tymoshchuk for his involvement in managing the LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Nefilim ransomware operations, which targeted over 250 companies globally, causing significant financial damage. Tymoshchuk faces multiple charges including conspiracy for computer fraud and unauthorized access, while a reward of up to $11 million is offered for information leading to his arrest.

Daniil Kasatkin, a promising Russian basketball player, was arrested in connection with a ransomware attack targeting the basketball community. His involvement in the crime has raised significant concerns about the impact of cybercrime in sports and the integrity of the game.