When Your Ransomware Negotiator Works for the Other Side
The arrest of a ransomware negotiator alleged to have colluded with threat actors highlights a dangerous blind spot in how enterprises vet and oversee their incident-response vendor ecosystem.
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The shocking arrest of a well-known ransomware negotiator reveals the critical need for vendor program oversight.
Editorial Analysis
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Third-party vendor integrity is a core requirement under NIS2 and DORA; a compromised negotiator could taint evidence chains and regulatory reporting.
Audit IR vendor contracts for independence attestations and add clauses requiring disclosure of any law-enforcement investigations involving the vendor.
A ransomware negotiator has been arrested for allegedly colluding with attackers—verify your incident-response vendors' integrity and independence.
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