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Ransomware Negotiator Jailed for Aiding Attackers with Malware

Ransomware negotiator Angelo Martino has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for secretly helping BlackCat (ALPHV) attackers infect victims and share insider information. He will forfeit assets and pay a portion of future earnings.

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