Two former cybersecurity professionals in the United States have pleaded guilty in a federal court to conspiring with a ransomware group involved in cyber extortion attacks against American companies.
The individuals admitted to participating in activities that helped deploy ransomware, encrypt victim networks, and demand ransom payments from targeted organizations.
As part of the criminal case, both individuals now face potential prison sentences of up to 20 years each under U.S. federal law. Sentencing is scheduled to take place in 2026.
The case is being treated as a significant enforcement action against individuals involved in cybercrime, particularly due to the defendants’ prior professional roles in the cybersecurity field.