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DOJ Investigates Ex-Ransomware Negotiator over Extortion Kickbacks
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Malware Analysis, News and IndicatorsDOJ investigates ex-ransomware negotiator over extortion kickbacks
An ex-ransomware negotiator is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice for allegedly working with ransomware gangs to profit from extortion payment deals.
US Probes Ex-Ransom Negotiator Accused of Scheming With Hackers
Law enforcement officials are investigating a former employee of a company that negotiates with hackers and facilitates cryptocurrency payments during ransomware attacks, according to a statement from the firm, DigitalMint.
An American ransomware negotiation expert was found to have conspired with hackers to take a cut of the ransom and is now under criminal investigation. The expert was originally from DigitalMint and was fired after discovering the problem. The case is still under investigation.
The U.S. Justice is investigating a former employee of the company DigitalMint, who specializes in negotiations with hackers and cryptocurrency payments in ransomware attacks. The accused is accused of secretly completing business with cybercriminals in order to benefit from blackmail payments. Company cooperates with investigators DigitalMint President Marc Jason Grens this week informed partner companies about the ongoing investigation by the …
As an employee of a cybersecurity company, he negotiated with cybercriminals for customers. Part of the money probably went into his own pocket. (Cybercrime, Cyberwar)
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