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2 Minute Drill: Cybersecurity Insiders Plead Guilty to Healthcare Ransomware Attacks with Drex DeFord
In a stunning betrayal of trust, two cybersecurity professionals—an incident response manager and a ransomware negotiator—pled guilty to operating as affiliates of the AlphaV/BlackCat ransomware gang. Between May and November 2023, they attacked five U.S. companies, including healthcare organizations, while simultaneously working in roles designed to help ransomware victims recover. The FBI's seizure of the gang's infrastructure exposed chat logs and payment records that led to their arrests. Both face up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March 12th. This case highlights…
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