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Feds Suspect Ransom Negotiator Ran ShinyHunters Extortion Site
Federal investigators reportedly suspect that a ransom negotiation professional — someone hired by companies to deal with extortionists — was secretly involved in running the ShinyHunters extortion operation. The allegation, reported by security journalist Brian Krebs, raises concerns about conflicts of interest in the ransomware incident-response industry and about who companies can trust when negotiating with criminal groups.
Why now: The story suggests a trusted incident-response insider may have been working with the criminals, a shocking breach of trust in cybersecurity circles
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