ransomware Ryuk operator pleads guilty; Blackcat/AlphV conspirator gets nearly 6-year sentence Two major ransomware figures have been brought to justice in separate U.S. court cases. Karen Vardanyan, a Ryuk ransomware operator, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and computer fraud, while Angelo Martino, a ransomware negotiator, received a prison sentence for aiding the Blackcat/AlphV gang. These cases highlight ongoin… The Record · Jul 10, 2026 High FRUKUNransomwarenegotiatorextortion
threat-intel Ransomware Negotiator Gets 70 Months in Prison for Aiding BlackCat Attacks A former ransomware negotiator, Angelo Martino, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for betraying five victims and providing BlackCat ransomware operators with confidential information, allowing them to demand high… The Hacker News · Jul 10, 2026 High USransomwarenegotiatorcollusion
