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Ex-FSB Agent Charged in Cyber Espionage
10 Jul
Summary
- Russian man extradited from Thailand faces cyber espionage charges.
- Accused of participating in 'Void Blizzard' campaign targeting West.
- Faces up to 10 years if convicted on conspiracy charges.
A Russian national, identified as Denis Obrezko, has pleaded not guilty to charges of participating in a broad cyber espionage campaign. Obrezko, formerly associated with Russia's FSB intelligence agency, was extradited from Thailand to the U.S. to face these allegations.
Prosecutors accuse Obrezko of conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, linking him to a cyber espionage operation dubbed 'Void Blizzard.' This campaign allegedly targeted U.S. and European companies, NATO-aligned agencies, and entities aiding Ukraine's defense. Researchers and intelligence agencies have identified this group.
Obrezko, who also worked for the technology firm Yutek-NN, faces a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted. His defense attorney stated they will contest the charges vigorously on both factual and legal grounds. The indictment details the use of various tools to extract data from victim systems.
