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Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty after leaking victims' insurance details to 'BlackCat' hackers — perp gave attackers a precise picture of exactly how much each target could afford to pay

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  1. Former DigitalMint ransomware negotiator Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to conspiring with ALPHV/BlackCat.

  2. He shared confidential victim insurance and negotiation details, helping extort five U.S. companies.

  3. Prosecutors say the broader scheme brought in more than $75 million in ransom payments.

  4. Authorities have seized over $10 million in assets tied to the case, highlighting the impact of insider threats.

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