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Ransomware negotiator arrested on federal charges as FBI probes hacking of personnel files
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive known for negotiating with ransomware hackers, was arrested on federal charges in Pennsylvania, according to court documents cited by Reuters.
- The FBI is investigating the hacking group ShinyHunters, which recently claimed to have stolen data on nearly every FBI employee; however, authorities have not confirmed if Dubrovsky's arrest is connected to this case.
- FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of a suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator related to a breach of the FBI jobs website, but did not confirm the suspect's identity or link to Dubrovsky.
- Dubrovsky faces charges including conspiracy to threaten information confidentiality for extortion and interference with commerce, though details remain sealed in the Eastern District of Texas.
- Currently detained at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, Dubrovsky’s professional experience includes working with CyberSteward, a firm specializing in negotiating with cybercriminals and handling cyber extortion cases.
