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Pasco County Ransomware Negotiator Switched Sides, Now Faces 20 Years For Cyber Extortion

April 22, 2026
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man who was supposed to help companies survive ransomware attacks has admitted to helping the hackers instead. Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O’ Lakes, pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to commit extortion after federal investigators revealed he was secretly working with the notorious BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group.

While working [] Pasco County Ransomware Negotiator Switched Sides, Now Faces 20 Years For Cyber Extortion

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