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DOJ investigates ex-ransomware negotiator over extortion kickbacks
An ex-ransomware negotiator is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice for allegedly working with ransomware gangs to profit from extortion payment deals. The suspect is a former employee of...
DII-2025-002084 sources ↓
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DataBreaches.net
DOJ investigates ex-ransomware negotiator over extortion kickbacks
2 July 2025