ransomware
Ransomware fixer claimed he could decrypt files, allegedly defrauded clients instead
High
Summary
A Florida man, Zohar Pinhasi, has been charged with wire fraud and conspiracy for running a scheme where he falsely claimed to be able to decrypt ransomware files for clients, while actually paying the ransom and pocketing the profits. The FBI is investigating further, and multiple co-conspirators are believed to be involved. The scheme generated over $19 million in revenue for Pinhasi and $8 million in ransom payments.
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