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A Ransomware Negotiator Was Working for a Ransomware Gang
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Bruce Schneier
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May 1, 2026, 11:37 a.m.
Ransomware
Cybercrime
Ransomware
Cybersecurity
ethical dilemmas
negotiation strategies
Summary
This blog post discusses an individual who pleaded guilty to secretly negotiating ransomware payments on behalf of a ransomware gang, highlighting the complexities and ethical dilemmas surrounding ransomware negotiations.
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