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threat-intel
March 13, 2026 at 15:45 UTC
Ransomware incident responder gave info to BlackCat cybercriminals during negotiations, DOJ alleges
AI Summary
DOJ charged incident responder Angelo Martino for allegedly providing information to BlackCat ransomware operators during victim negotiations and conducting cyberattacks on the same clients he was hired to help. Prosecutors claim this insider scheme resulted in higher ransom payouts for attackers.
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