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Russian national facing 20 years for malware campaign that infected 80,000 freelancers
September 2, 2026 · The Record · Severity: HIGH
Searzhudin Tamirlanovich Aktulaev appeared in a San Francisco federal court on Monday after being arrested in Cyprus in May 2025 and extradited to the U.S. last week.
Key Takeaways
- Russian national Searzhudin Aktulaev faces 20 years for a malware campaign infecting 80,000 freelancers.
- He appeared in San Francisco federal court after being arrested in Cyprus in May 2025.
- Aktulaev was extradited to the U.S. last week to face charges for the cyberattack.