美国勒索软件谈判人员因 BlackCat 攻击获刑 4 年
两名美国勒索软件谈判人员因参与 BlackCat 勒索软件团伙的攻击活动，被判处 4 年监禁。他们不仅协助受害者支付赎金，还从中抽取佣金，甚至直接参与攻击活动。美国司法部表示，此案是该国首次对勒索软件谈判人员追究刑事责任。
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