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2 US Cybersecurity Experts Guilty of Extortion Scheme for ALPHV Ransomware

Hackread •Deeba Ahmed • December 31, 2025

Can you trust your cybersecurity team? A recent federal case reveals how two US-based cybersecurity experts turned into affiliates for the BlackCat ransomware group, extorting over $1.2M in Bitcoin. Read the full story on their 2023 crime spree.

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Cybersecurity Professionals Plead Guilty in ALPHV Ransomware Attacks Two cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty to charges related to ransomware attacks using the ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware against multiple U.S. organizations. Their actions exploited their cybersecurity training to commit these crimes, impacting various victims across the country. 16 sources 45

2 US Cybersecurity Experts Guilty of Extortion Scheme for ALPHV Ransomware

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