Ransomware Comedy of Errors: Ex-Cybersecurity Pros Face 30 Years for Hacking Spree
Three former employees have been indicted for allegedly hacking five U.S. companies in BlackCat ransomware attacks. The trio, including a former ransomware negotiator and incident response manager, could face up to 30 years in prison. Who knew negotiating with ransomware could lead to such a lengthy “contract”?
Hot Take:
Looks like the cybersecurity saviors have turned into the cyber villains, and it’s not even a Hollywood movie plot. Who needs a Netflix subscription when real life is this dramatic? These former cybersecurity employees allegedly went from defending the digital world to outsmarting it. Talk about a plot twist!
Key Points:
- Three former cybersecurity employees indicted for BlackCat ransomware attacks.
- Alleged operations involved unauthorized access, encryption, and extortion.
- Ransom demands ranged from $300,000 to $10 million, with $1.27 million paid.
- Defendants face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
- BlackCat ransomware group linked to over 60 breaches and $300 million in ransoms.
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