Former Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Working For BlackCat Cyber Gang (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Former negotiator admits working with BlackCat cyber gang.
• He used insider knowledge to facilitate cyber attacks.
• Charges include conspiracy and money laundering.
• Case highlights insider risks in cybersecurity industry.

"A former ransomware negotiator has pleaded guilty to abusing his position by working with the notorious cybercrime group BlackCat. He used his insider knowledge to assist in planning attacks and negotiating ransoms. This case highlights security risks within the cybersecurity industry."