The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang ceased operations after allegations of scamming an affiliate out of $22 million for the Optum attack. Negotiation sites were active until recently, but are now shut down. It’s uncertain if this is an exit scam or a rebranding effort. Optum allegedly paid the ransom. The situation is unclear, with a message suggesting the shut down of operations.
Volkswagen Cyberattack Linked to Chinese Hackers
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