December 8, 2023 at 01:32PM
Ransomware gang ALPHV’s websites have been down for over 30 hours, suggesting a potential law enforcement operation. Admin claims the sites may be back soon, but remain down. Speculation on FBI involvement arises. ALPHV is believed to be a rebrand of DarkSide and BlackMatter, known for targeting critical infrastructure globally.
From the meeting notes, we can gather that there has been a disruption to the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang’s websites and negotiation infrastructure, as well as a halt to ongoing negotiations. There are suspicions of potential law enforcement action, with rumors linking the FBI’s involvement in the disruption. The ALPHV operation is believed to be a rebrand of the previously known DarkSide and BlackMatter operations and has faced scrutiny and disruption by law enforcement in the past. This disruption may signify ongoing efforts by law enforcement to target ransomware gangs engaging in extortion attacks worldwide.