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A Cybersecurity Expert Said He Could Beat Ransomware. Prosecutors Say He Paid ...
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Zohar Pinhasi, a cybersecurity expert claiming to decrypt ransomware without ransom payments through his company MonsterCloud, faces wire fraud charges for allegedly defrauding clients by re-victimising them and profiting illicitly. Prosecutors allege he extracted over $8 million payments to hackers despite promoting a principled alternative.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 3 sources have reported it between 8 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.
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You face growing scrutiny if you market anti-ransomware services without delivering results. This case signals tougher enforcement against cyber firms profiting from failed promises, so secure your compliance and proof of efficacy now.
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3 sources · first reported 8 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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