Two former cybersecurity professionals who moonlighted as cybercriminals were each sentenced to four years in prison for a series of 2023 ransomware attacks that used ALPHV (BlackCat) to extort victims. Their attacks targeted medical, pharmaceutical, engineering and manufacturing organizations, resulted in at least a $1.3 million ransom payment in one case, and are linked to broader ALPHV activity including the Change Healthcare incident. #ALPHV #ChangeHealthcare
Keypoints
- Two former cybersecurity workers pleaded guilty and received four-year prison sentences for 2023 ransomware attacks.
- The suspects used ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware to encrypt systems, steal data, and demand payments.
- Victims included a Florida medical company, a Maryland pharmaceutical firm, California engineering and medical offices, and a Virginia drone manufacturer.
- Co-conspirator Angelo John Martino III exploited his role as a ransomware negotiator to help extract far larger sums, totaling about $75.3 million.
- One defendant fled internationally but was tracked and arrested, and the employers Sygnia and DigitalMint were not accused of involvement.
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