The Department of Justice has charged a Ukrainian woman for her alleged collaboration with Russian-backed hackers, as reported in a recently unsealed indictment. Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova, 33, faces multiple charges connected to cyberattacks targeting crucial U.S. infrastructure. The allegations detail her connections to two pro-Russian hacker groups: CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn (CARR) and NoName057 (16).
Following her extradition to the United States earlier this year, Dubranova, known by various aliases like Vika and Tory, pleaded not guilty. The State Department is also offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to others involved with her alleged groups.
Prosecutors argue that both CARR and NoName057 receive support from Russian government entities aimed at furthering Russia’s geopolitical goals. CARR, notably, was established and financed by Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, and has amassed a considerable following on a Telegram channel.
Authorities claim the group’s activities have resulted in significant damage, including incidents that affected public water systems and caused food spoilage at processing facilities. For instance, a 2024 attack on a meat processing plant in Los Angeles purportedly ruined thousands of pounds of product and released ammonia into the environment.
Meanwhile, NoName057 is reported to have executed over 1,500 cyberattacks from March 2022 to June 2025, targeting various sectors, including government and military organizations across multiple countries.
Chris Butera, acting assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, characterized these groups as engaging in low-level cyber activities for notoriety and disruption. Dubranova now faces a potential sentence of five years for charges related to NoName057 and up to 27 years for the CARR-related offenses, with trials set for early 2026.
In a related note, the Rewards for Justice program’s message hints at the unsettling reality of these cyber collaborations: “They call themselves ‘NoName.’ But maybe you can name a few.” Meanwhile, further comments have been sought from the Department of Justice regarding the case.
