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crime54m ago

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to conspiring with the BlackCat ransomware gang to extort five U.S. companies.
He used his access to leak confidential details about victims, including cyber insurance limits, to the attackers.
Ransom payments across the five victims totaled over $75 million, with individual payouts above $25 million.
Martino’s sentencing is scheduled for July 9, with co-conspirators set for later.
The DOJ said Martino betrayed victims, his employer, and the incident-response industry.
The case marks the third and final confession among the insider group.
The victims included a nonprofit, a financial services company, and more across multiple sectors.
The scheme involved insider access to inform BlackCat operators about target finances and negotiation dynamics.
The breach-related actions targeted public, private, and healthcare sectors, underscoring cross-sector risk.

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crime1d ago

Three ex-cybersecurity professionals pleaded guilty to conspiring to deploy ransomware in 2023.
The group used BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware against multiple victims between April and November 2023.
Martino allegedly fed confidential victim data to attackers while working as a ransomware negotiator.
Assets seized from Martino include digital currency, vehicles, a food truck, and a luxury fishing boat.
The defendants face up to 20 years in prison for the conspiracy charge.
The US DOJ describes the case as part of a broader ransomware crackdown and recovery efforts.
The case highlights insider risk where a cyber incident responder allegedly aided attackers.
The defendants' co-conspirators pled guilty to the same charge last year, aligning sentences.
BlackCat/ALPHV has previously targeted companies such as Bandai Namco and Western Digital.
Ransomware payments worldwide declined in 2024 due to stronger law enforcement.

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crime5h ago

CNN reports a ransomware expert is linked to criminal actors, raising questions about their role.
The article discusses the timing and nature of the alleged collaboration with criminals.
Authorities are assessing potential legal implications tied to the expert's actions.
Spokespeople provided responses to clarify the expert's involvement.
The CNN piece situates the case within broader cybersecurity oversight efforts.
Investigators are reviewing the extent of the expert's possible connections to illicit activity.
The report emphasizes the need for oversight when cybersecurity professionals engage with criminals.
The article notes ongoing investigations and potential impacts on ongoing cybersecurity work.
CNN provides context on the importance of integrity among cyber defense professionals.

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