Creator of Ransom Cartel Gets 16 Years for Ransomware-as-a-Service
The creator of the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation was sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a ransomware-as-a-service scheme. The conviction highlights the growing legal accountability for cybercriminals who enable large-scale ransomware attacks. This case signals stronger deterrence efforts against the underground economy driving such cybercrime.