Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova

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U.S. takes a Ukrainian hacker to court over Russia-backed attacks on water and food systems

As of May 2026: In U.S. custody in Los Angeles, pleaded not guilty; trials set for 2026

A 33-year-old Ukrainian woman now sits at the center of Washington's latest cyber drama. U.S. prosecutors say Victoria Dubranova helped two Russia-backed hacker crews hit water systems, food facilities, and other infrastructure, turning online "hacktivism" into covert state work.

Updated May 10