An American court found Russian Alexander Brovko guilty of participating in a criminal scheme to steal and sell personal data, the damages from which are estimated at more than $100 million. This is reported on the site of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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According to court documents, Alexander Brovko was an active participant in several online forums designed for Russian-speaking cybercriminals.
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The defendant unlawfully gained access to the personal and financial information of U.S. citizens for ten years.
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From 2007 to 2019, Brovko, together with other cybercriminals, processed personal data stolen using botnets.
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The DOJ noted that the defendant sought out important personal information and online banking credentials. He verified their authenticity and assessed whether there were sufficient funds in compromised accounts to carry out fraudulent transactions.
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Brovko pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud. He was sentenced to eight years in prison.
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Earlier in October, the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against six Russian citizens in cyberattacks on infrastructure in France, South Korea, Ukraine and the United States.
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