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The Ransomware Rescue That Became a $19 Million Fraud Investigation

The Ransomware Rescue That Became a $19 Million Fraud Investigation

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On October 7, 2026, federal prosecutors announced charges against cybersecurity expert Zohar Pinhasi, accusing him of secretly paying ransomware criminals while promising customers that his company could recover their data without paying hackers. Investigators allege that his company collected more than $19 million from desperate clients while sending over $8 million to the very criminals responsible for their attacks. This episode examines an extraordinary alleged scheme in which businesses seeking protection from cybercrime may have been victimized a second time.
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