Ransomware negotiator Edward Dubrovsky charged with extortion conspiracy

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The case could raise questions about trust in the ransomware negotiation industry, where firms sometimes act as intermediaries between victims and criminal hackers. If prosecutors' allegations hold up, it may prompt scrutiny of how negotiators are vetted and regulated.

• Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Pennsylvania last week
• He faces a conspiracy to extort money charge
• The case touches the ransomware negotiation industry, raising potential trust concerns