Posted 3/5/2024, 3:49:16 PM
BlackCat Ransomware Gang Announces Shutdown Amid Accusations of $20M Theft and Exit Scam
- BlackCat ransomware gang is shutting down operations and running an exit scam, falsely claiming the FBI seized their infrastructure
- Gang is selling their malware source code for $5 million
- Affiliates accuse BlackCat of stealing a $20 million ransom payment from Change Healthcare attack
- Despite claims, evidence shows banner about FBI seizure is fake
- BlackCat operators previously involved in DarkSide and BlackMatter ransomware operations which were shut down