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The FBI and European security organizations working under Europol have seized ALPHV’s website also known as Blackcat. ALPHV ransomware has infected over 1,000 victims worldwide.
Cybercrime has a popular model called ransomware-as-a-service. This model involves a group of developers who create and update ransomware. They also maintain the necessary internet infrastructure for their illegal activities. One group that operates like this is called Blackcat.
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The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group is responsible for the cyberattack on MGM Resorts, causing serious disruption to their operations and raising concerns about customer data security.
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FBI created a tool to help impacted victims recover their systems. The FBI has accessed the Blackcat ransomware group’s computer network and seized their websites as part of the investigation.
“Today’s announcement highlights the Justice Department’s ability to take on even the most sophisticated and prolific cybercriminals,” said U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida.
“The FBI continues to be unrelenting in bringing cybercriminals to justice and determined in its efforts to defeat and disrupt ransomware campaigns targeting critical infrastructure, the private sector, and beyond,” said FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate.
Ransomware has attacked important systems in the United States, such as government facilities, emergency services, defense companies, manufacturing, healthcare, and schools.
If you have information about Blackcat, you could get compensated through the Rewards for Justice program by the Department of State.
