The U.S. government has expanded its indictment against five Russian military intelligence officers for their involvement in the WhisperGate malware attack, which targeted Ukrainian systems just before Russia's invasion in January 2022. The defendants, part of Unit 29155 of the GRU, are accused of conspiring to destroy critical infrastructure and data, as well as committing wire fraud. A $10 million reward has been offered for information leading to their whereabouts, amidst ongoing concerns of cyber operations against Ukraine and NATO allies. This indictment follows a previous one that included civilian co-conspirator Amin Timovich Stigal. Authorities highlighted that the cyberattacks also impacted U.S. companies and could be seen as the first act of war in the ongoing conflict. The DOJ and FBI reiterated their commitment to pursuing those responsible for these cybercrimes.