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Ransomware Negotiator Secretly Worked for the Hackers — Gets 6 Years in Prison
Ars Technica·Saturday, 11 July 2026
A man hired to negotiate on behalf of ransomware victims was actually working for the attackers the whole time, helping them extort the very clients he was supposed to protect. He has been sentenced to six years in prison. A judge described his actions as selling out the victims he was hired to represent.
Why It Matters
Indian businesses and government bodies increasingly face ransomware attacks and rely on third-party cybersecurity firms — this case is a stark warning about who you trust when a crisis hits.
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