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FBI Arrests Executive at Ransomware Negotiation Firm
The FBI has arrested the founder of a firm that specialized in negotiating with ransomware groups on behalf of victim companies. The report, published by KrebsOnSecurity, has drawn wide attention on technology forums, where commenters are discussing the irony of a trusted intermediary in ransomware cases facing federal charges and what the arrest could mean for companies relying on such negotiators.
Why now: The arrest of someone who worked closely with ransomware attackers is a striking twist in cybersecurity circles.
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- FBI Arrests Executive at Ransomware Negotiation Firm · rafaelc · 8
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