Archive · 10 Dec 2025
US Charges Ukrainian in Russia-Backed Cyberattacks
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a 33-year-old Ukrainian woman named Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova with helping two groups that allegedly carried out cyberattacks to support Russia.
These groups, called CARR and NoName, are accused of attacking important services like food and water systems.
The U.S. says Russia supported these groups financially.
Dubranova has pleaded not guilty, and her trials are scheduled for 2026.
The U.S. is also offering big rewards for information about these groups.
Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova, 33, charged with conspiracy to damage protected computers.
Alleged involvement with Russia-backed cyber groups CARR and NoName.
Cyberattacks targeted critical infrastructure, including food and water systems.
Trials scheduled for February and April 2026; Dubranova has pleaded not guilty.
U.S. offers up to $2 million for CARR information and up to $10 million for NoName information.
- Who
- Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova, a 33-year-old Ukrainian national
- What
- Charged with conspiracy to damage protected computers in cyberattacks
- When
- Indictments filed; trials scheduled for 2026
- Where
- United States, with alleged cyberattacks targeting global infrastructure
- Why
- Alleged support for Russian-backed cyber groups CARR and NoName
- Defendant
- Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova
- Age
- 33
- Charges
- Conspiracy to damage protected computers
- Groups Involved
- CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn (CARR) and NoName057(16)
- Trial Dates
- February 2026 (NoName), April 2026 (CARR)
- Rewards Offered
- Up to $2 million for CARR info, up to $10 million for NoName info