Ransomware Negotiator Turns Criminal | Tech News

A Florida ransomware negotiator just got five years behind bars for secretly working with hackers while supposedly protecting companies. The DOJ seized over $10 million in crypto and assets, some of which he used to buy a food truck and a luxury fishing boat. This case exposes the dark side of cybersecurity’s “protective” industry, highlighting how ransomware gangs like BlackCat operate as digital extortion services. Major breaches, like the healthcare data leak affecting millions, underscore the real-world damage. While the government urges businesses not to pay ransoms, many still do — desperate to keep customer data safe, with no easy fix in sight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/917d84c10136a282