FBI Arrests Canadian Ransomware Negotiator; MonsterCloud CEO Charged; Qilin Leader Extradited

David Shipley covers major cybercrime and safety headlines: the FBI arrests Canadian ransomware negotiator Eduard Dubrovsky in the Shiny Hunters investigation, with charges filed and the complaint sealed; prosecutors also charge MonsterCloud owner Zohar Pinhasi with wire fraud for allegedly paying ransoms while claiming he could decrypt without payment and marking up client bills.

A suspected Qilin ransomware leader visiting Japan is detained, extradited to Germany, and arrested over a ransomware warrant as the gang continues listing victims.

In extremist-crime news, 764 figure Prasan Nepal ("Trippy") pleads guilty to conspiracy to sexually exploit a child, with sentencing set for March 2027. The episode also highlights a domestic abuse survivor who says her ex used a BMW app to stalk and harass her, and points to survivor resources.

00:00 Today's Cyber Headlines

00:30 FBI Arrests Ransomware Negotiator

02:27 Shiny Hunters Crackdown Expands

03:18 MonsterCloud Accused of Paying Ransoms

05:10 Ransom Negotiation Industry Under Fire

05:28 Qilin Leader Extradited to Germany

07:02 Extremist Network 764 Guilty Plea

09:38 BMW App Used for Stalking

11:13 Wrap-Up and Listener Thanks

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