In Other News: Hacker Helps Kill Informants, Crylock Developer Sentenced, Ransomware Negotiator Probed

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: drug cartel hires hacker to identify FBI informants, prison time for Russian ransomware developer, ransomware negotiator investigated. 

SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup provides a concise compilation of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar.

We provide a valuable summary of stories that may not warrant an entire article, but are nonetheless important for a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.

Each week, we curate and present a collection of noteworthy developments, ranging from the latest vulnerability discoveries and emerging attack techniques to significant policy changes and industry reports.

Hacker helped drug cartel kill FBI sources

A hacker hired by drug lord El Chapo’s cartel retrieved data from the FBI Assistant Legal Attache’s (ALA T) phone and compromised Mexico City’s camera system to follow the ALA T and identify people they were meeting with. “The cartel used ...