FBI and Allies Disrupt Prolific ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Gang, Unlock Victims' Computers

The Justice Department has launched a disruption campaign against the Blackcat ransomware group, also known as ALPHV or Noberus, which has targeted over 1,000 victims worldwide, including networks supporting critical infrastructure in the US. The FBI has developed a decryption tool that has helped over 500 affected victims restore their systems, saving them from ransom demands totaling approximately $68 million. The FBI has also gained visibility into the Blackcat ransomware group's network and seized several websites operated by the group. Multiple foreign law enforcement agencies are conducting parallel investigations into the group's activities.