U.S. Announces Major Rewards for Information on Blackcat Ransomware Group

The State Department offers up to $10 million for key information on the leaders of the notorious ransomware gang, aiming to disrupt its global cyberattacks.

• The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of leaders of the Blackcat ransomware group.
• An additional reward of up to $5 million is available for information leading to the arrest or conviction of individuals involved in Blackcat ransomware attacks.
• The Blackcat group has targeted over 1,000 entities worldwide, including critical U.S. infrastructure.
• The FBI disrupted Blackcat's operations in December, saving victims from ransom demands totaling about $99 million.
• The reward offer is part of a broader effort to combat ransomware, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies from the UK, Australia, Germany, Spain, and Denmark.

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