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Ransomware negotiator hired to represent victims was working for the attackers
Ars Technica1 day ago

Ransomware negotiator hired to represent victims was working for the attackers

TodayLucid summary: A ransomware negotiator, hired to aid victims, was secretly working for the attackers. He has been sentenced to six years in prison for betraying the very people he was meant to protect.

Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies
TechCrunch2 days ago

Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies

TodayLucid summary: A ransomware negotiator was convicted for aiding a ransomware group in extorting US companies. This marks the third such conviction, highlighting efforts to combat cybercrime.

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