Three Charged for Extorting U.S. Companies Using BlackCat Ransomware in 2023
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U.S. prosecutors charged three Florida men for their involvement in hacking and extorting five U.S. companies using BlackCat ransomware in 2023. The accused, Ryan Clifford Goldberg, Kevin Tyler Martin, and an unnamed accomplice, exploited vulnerabilities to carry out these attacks. The case highlights the ongoing threat posed by ransomware groups and the involvement of former cybersecurity professionals in such criminal activities.
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