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Ryuk ransomware operator sentenced to two years in prison
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Published 2026-09-23 15:30 UTCUpdated 2026-09-24 08:38 UTC
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Overview
A one-off law-enforcement outcome involving a Ryuk ransomware participant, centered on a two-year prison sentence and approximately $1.2 million in restitution.
Entities
RyukKaren Vardanyan
Why now
- The sentencing was reported in the latest coverage window.
- Multiple cybersecurity outlets reported the same court outcome.
Why it matters
- The case links a Ryuk ransomware participant to a federal prison sentence.
- Restitution was ordered for victims of the reported attacks.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- Karen Vardanyan was sentenced to two years in U.S. federal prison for his role in Ryuk ransomware attacks.
- The sentence includes approximately $1.2 million in restitution to victims.
How sources frame it
- CyberScoop, The Record And SecurityWeek: neutral
Three outlets report the same U.S. sentencing outcome.
All evidence
All evidence
US Court Sentences Armenian Man to Prison for Ryuk Ransomware Attacks
SecurityWeek · securityweek.com · 2026-09-24 08:38 UTC
Ryuk ransomware operator sentenced to 2 years in prison
Cyberscoop · cyberscoop.com · 2026-09-23 17:10 UTC
Ryuk ransomware operator gets 2-year sentence after extorting victims for $1.2 million
Therecord · therecord.media · 2026-09-23 15:30 UTC
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