Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for aiding gang in extorting US firms

A ransomware negotiator based in Florida has been convicted for assisting a notorious ransomware group in extorting American companies. Rather than helping victims, the negotiator allegedly worked on behalf of the hackers to facilitate ransom payments. This marks the third such conviction of a ransomware negotiator involved in similar criminal activity. The case highlights a growing concern about insider threats within the cybersecurity and incident response industry.