Data Recovery CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Ransomware Victims
hn_acker
55 points
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October 27, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (5 comments)
hn_acker
The original title is: > Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims
toomuchtodo
Zohar Pinhasi, also known as “Zack Silver” and “Zack Green." https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/owner-florida-ransomwar... https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/media/1464771/dl?inline
alephnerd
This is why I've always been derisive about smaller MSSPs, Pentest shops, and other "channel" partners. Firms like MonsterCloud are just the tip of the iceberg.
catigula
>Zohar Pinhasi, 50, also known as “Zack Silver” and “Zack Green,” a U.S. and Israeli national Will he be fleeing as is custom?
WalterGR
This is about a different person, but it's similar in spirit: "Feds suspect ransom negotiator ran ShinyHunters extortion site" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50173487 | 6 days ago | 158 comments