Former DigitalMint Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Extortion Scheme
Angelo John Martino III, a former ransomware negotiator for DigitalMint, has pleaded guilty to conspiring with ransomware affiliates to extort payments from U.S. companies. Martino exploited his position by sharing confidential information about victim organizations' negotiating positions and insurance limits to maximize ransom payments. His actions affected five U.S.-based victims, including a nonprofit and companies in various industries, all of which paid ransoms. Martino's co-conspirators, Kevin Tyler Martin and Ryan Clifford Goldberg, have also pleaded guilty to related charges. The Justice Department revealed that Martino's actions resulted in $75.3 million in ransom payments. Martino faces up to 20 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 9. 
