US, UK Sanction 7 Members of Russian ‘Trickbot’ Cyber Gang for Hospital Attacks

US, UK Sanction 7 Members of Russian ‘Trickbot’ Cyber Gang for Hospital Attacks
A Russian flag is seen on a laptop screen in front of a computer screen displaying cyber code. Reuters/Kacper Pempel
Andrew Thornebrooke
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The United States and the UK said on Feb. 9 that they are sanctioning seven people associated with a Russian cybercriminal gang for their alleged role in conducting malign cyber activities against their nations and allies.

Washington and London sanctioned the members of Trickbot, a Russian cybercriminal outfit that specializes in stealing financial data, for their alleged roles in launching attacks on hospitals and government institutions.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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