Ransomware

A Cybersecurity Expert Said He Could Beat Ransomware. Prosecutors Say He Paid Hackers More Than $8 Million

October 13, 2026 1 min read 1 views
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In one scheme, prosecutors claim an alleged $8,200 ransom payment became a roughly $150,000 bill to the victim. This story appeared on inc.com, 2026-10-13 16:54:11.

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