Russian-Canadian national Mikhail Vasiliev, identified as an affiliate of the LockBit ransomware operation, has been sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison by Justice Michelle Fuerst, who labeled him a "cyber terrorist" motivated by financial gains. In addition to his prison term, Vasiliev has been ordered to pay over $860,000 in restitution. This sentencing marks a significant development in the global fight against cybercrime, specifically targeting individuals involved in ransomware attacks that have threatened the security of digital infrastructures worldwide.
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#LockBit affiliate, Mikhail Vasiliev, sentenced to 4 years in prison and ordered to pay $860,000. As @jgreigj from @TheRecord_Media writes, on Tuesday, Justice Michelle Fuerst handed down an almost four-year sentence to Vasiliev, calling him a “cyber terrorist” who was… https://t.co/i4PyX09sJ9
#LockBit affiliate, Mikhail Vasiliev, sentenced to 4 years in prison and ordered to pay $860,000. As @jgreigj from RecordMedia writes, on Tuesday, Justice Michelle Fuerst handed down an almost four-year sentence to Vasiliev, calling him a “cyber terrorist” who was "motivated by… https://t.co/buzNgbpyLV