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DOJ: Ransomware gang used Russian government databases

U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang accessed Russian government databases and enabled corruption.
WHO: U.S. prosecutors
WHAT: DOJ alleges a ransomware gang tapped Russian government databases
WHEN: May 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The DOJ said the gang accessed Russian government databases to fuel corruption and evade taxes and the draft.

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