ransomware sentencing

Ransomware sentencing coverage on WindowsForum.com follows the criminal cases that emerge after major ransomware intrusions, including the outcomes for the people who carry them out. A recent example is the Ryuk ransomware conspirator sentenced in Portland, Oregon, to 24 months in prison plus three years of supervised release and more than $1.2 million in restitution to victims of attacks on U.S. companies and schools. The thread highlights a recurring theme for defenders: prosecution moves slowly, often years after the intrusion, and the final sentence can be far lighter than the maximum announced at the plea.