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Feds say another DigitalMint negotiator ran ransomware attacks and extorted $75 million

Ali Nemati1 day ago26 sec read5 views

A 41-year-old man accused of conducting at least 10 ransomware attacks while working as a negotiator for DigitalMint has been arrested; he extorted $75 million from victims including companies in financial services and healthcare. This case highlights the risks associated with backchannel ransom negotiations and underscores the need for content creators to advise on robust cybersecurity measures and ethical practices.

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