Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies

A Florida man has been convicted for his role in helping a notorious ransomware gang extort US companies. He acted as a ransomware negotiator, facilitating payments from victim companies to the hackers. The conviction marks the third time a ransomware negotiator has been jailed for such activities. The individual's actions aided the ransomware group in extorting payments from American companies.

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