Ransomware negotiator joined BlackCat attacks to extort US companies
A ransomware negotiator hired to represent victim companies cooperated with the attackers and helped extort money from US companies. The former DigitalMint negotiator was convicted in connection with participating in BlackCat attacks. The sentence was variously reported as 70 months and 4 years in prison.
Key facts
- Affected organization
- Being confirmed
- Incident type
- Ransomware
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Not confirmed
- Cause / method
- Ransomware negotiator representing victim companies cooperated with BlackCat attackers
- Location
- United States
Timeline
- It was reported that a former DigitalMint ransomware negotiator who deceived clients had been sentenced to 70 months in prison.
- The negotiator's participation in BlackCat attacks and help in extorting US companies were reported, with some reports putting the sentence at 4 years in prison.
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