How A Ransomware Negotiator Played Both Sides of Cyberattacks

About this episode

The episode discusses a ransomware negotiator who allegedly aided attackers while negotiating with companies, alongside the rising issue of oil theft in the South.

Companies trusted him to negotiate with hackers. Prosecutors say he was helping the attackers. Also, oil theft is becoming a major issue in the South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• ransomware
• cybersecurity
• negotiation
• oil theft
• crime

Keywords

• ransomware
• negotiator
• cyberattacks
• oil theft
• hackers
• crime
• South

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prosecutors

Places: South

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