Two Cybersecurity Pros Sentenced for Facilitating BlackCat Ransomware
Two American cybersecurity professionals have been sentenced to four years in prison for their roles in facilitating ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware attacks.
Two American cybersecurity professionals have been sentenced to four years in prison for their roles in facilitating ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware attacks during 2023. Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin, along with a co-conspirator named Angelo Martino, pleaded guilty in December 2025 to conspiracy charges related to extortion and obstructing commerce [Help Net Security].
The trio was responsible for deploying the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware against multiple victims across the United States between April and December 2023. Their involvement highlights the growing trend of insiders or skilled professionals leveraging their technical expertise to support and execute large-scale ransomware operations.
This sentencing serves as a significant development in the ongoing efforts to dismantle ransomware infrastructure and hold those responsible for cyber-extortion accountable. Law enforcement continues to track the affiliates and facilitators behind major ransomware groups, signaling a continued focus on prosecuting the individuals who provide the technical backbone for these criminal enterprises.