Cybersecurity Experts Charged with Running BlackCat Ransomware Operation
Two cybersecurity professionals, tasked with defending against ransomware attacks, have been charged with deploying ALPHV malware against US companies, demanding millions in cryptocurrency.
Three cybersecurity experts, specializing in responding to ransomware attacks, have been accused of secretly running their own ransomware operation. They allegedly deployed ALPHV BlackCat malware against at least five US enterprises between May and November 2023.
- Ryan Clifford Goldberg, 33, a former incident response manager at Sygnia Cybersecurity Services
- Kevin Tyler Martin, 28, a ransomware negotiator at Chicago-based DigitalMint
- A third conspirator, who remained unnamed, allegedly obtained the ALPHV affiliate account used in the attacks
The indictment was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida on October 2.
No official statement from the accused or their affiliated organizations has been released.
Author's summary: Cybersecurity experts charged with running ransomware operation.
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