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

Feds claim he charged clients more than ransoms, paid up, pocketed the difference

By Simon SharwoodThe Register
Ransomware fixer claimed he could decrypt files, allegedly defrauded clients instead

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Originally published by The Register on Oct 8, 2026.

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