US offers $10 million reward for information on Russian hackers targeting critical infrastructure

The United States government is seeking information on three individuals accused of orchestrating significant cyberattacks against the nation's critical infrastructure. The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for credible information leading to the arrest or conviction of Aleksandr Volosovik, Kirill Zatolokin, and Julia Pankova.

These individuals are alleged to have been involved in cyberattacks that impacted 21 U.S. states and multiple foreign countries. The scope of the damage is substantial, estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars. The victims included a wide range of entities, such as banks, schools, government agencies, hospitals, and media companies across the United States.

Furthermore, the U.S. government is also seeking information about their associated companies, Media Land and ML.Cloud. The announcement highlights the ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to combat cyber threats and hold perpetrators accountable for disrupting essential services and causing significant financial harm.