Ransomware fixer claimed he could decrypt files, allegedly defrauded clients instead

Federal authorities allege that a ransomware recovery provider told clients he could decrypt their files but instead paid the attackers and kept the difference. The charges concern clients who were billed more than the ransom amount.

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    Ransomware fixer claimed he could decrypt files, allegedly defrauded clients instead

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