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DII-2026-00071
ReportedReported by fewer than three independent publishers, with no official finding.

Ransomware incident responder gave info to BlackCat cybercriminals during negotiations, DOJ alleges

It’s not like threat actors weren’t telling some of us about rogue negotiators. They were. Now I wonder how many other journalists also disbelieved the threat actors when they were telling the truth. Jonathan Greig...

15 March 2026 · Ransomware and extortion
15 March 2026
DII-2026-000713 sources ↓
Quick facts
Category
Ransomware and extortion
Source
DataBreaches.net
Date
15 March 2026
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

Not publicly disclosed.

Classification

Category
Ransomware and extortion

Sources and evidence

This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.

DataBreaches.net
Ransomware incident responder gave info to BlackCat cybercriminals during negotiations, DOJ alleges
15 March 2026
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pleaded guilty in December
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