A Florida-based individual has been convicted for facilitating ransomware attacks on US companies by negotiating with victims on behalf of a notorious ransomware gang. This conviction marks the third instance of a ransomware negotiator being jailed for their role in extorting American businesses. The defendant's actions involved communicating with hacked companies and persuading them to pay the ransom demands, thereby enabling the ransomware group to profit from their malicious activities. The case highlights the complexities of ransomware operations, which often involve a network of actors playing different roles, including hackers, negotiators, and money launderers1. The conviction serves as a warning to those who assist ransomware gangs, emphasizing that their actions will be prosecuted. This development matters to cybersecurity practitioners because it underscores the importance of disrupting the entire ransomware ecosystem, including the support networks that enable these attacks to be carried out.