Feds post $15 million bounty for info on ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware crew

February 18, 2024 at 08:38PM The US government is offering rewards of up to $15 million for information leading to the takedown of the APLHV/Blackcat ransomware gang. Critical infrastructure attacks by APLHV are a significant concern. Siemens has reported critical vulnerabilities across various devices. The EncroChat service takedown continues to aid law enforcement in criminal … Read more

‘Corrupt’ cop jailed for tipping off pal to EncroChat dragnet

November 4, 2023 at 03:44AM A corrupt police officer in the UK has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for alerting a friend about the compromised EncroChat encrypted messaging app network. Natalie Mottram, a former intelligence analyst for Cheshire Police, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office, perverting the course of justice, and … Read more