A Florida cybersecurity expert, Angelo Martino, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for secretly helping BlackCat/Alphv ransomware operators while working as a negotiator. Authorities say he shared confidential victim negotiation details, helped extort at least five victims, and had $10 million in assets seized. #AngeloMartino #BlackCat #Alphv
Keypoints
- Angelo Martino was sentenced to 70 months in prison after pleading guilty.
- He secretly assisted BlackCat/Alphv ransomware operators while working as a negotiator.
- Investigators said he helped extort at least five victims.
- Martino shared confidential client negotiation information with the threat actors.
- Authorities seized $10 million in assets, and restitution will be decided later.