Ransomware Negotiator Who Colluded With Attackers Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison

Angelo Martino, a ransomware negotiator, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison after colluding with attackers to defraud victims of over $75 million. Rather than helping companies recover from ransomware attacks, Martino worked with the criminals to maximise the payouts extorted from victims. US officials announced the sentence.