The attack is just the latest in a string of apparent influence operations targeting civilians in Israel and Iran.

The group is one of a number of hacking outlets carrying out ransomware incidents from the Middle East, according to Microsoft specialists.

The U.S. is pushing the message that the world should address ransomware collectively.

The talks leave out the nation President Biden most often criticizes, but invitees will meet for two days on countering ransomware.

Less than 20 victims were successfully compromised.

Aleksei Burkov is headed home some 14 months after a U.S. court sentenced him to nine years in prison.