"US Offers up to $15 Million For Tips on ALPHV Ransomware Gang"

The U.S. State Department is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang leaders.  An additional $5 million bounty is also available for tips on individuals trying to take part in ALPHV ransomware attacks, likely to discourage affiliates and initial access brokers.  The ransomware gang conducted over 60 breaches worldwide during its first four months of activity between November 2021 and March 2022.  The FBI noted that ALPHV has also raked in at least $300 million in ransom payments from more than 1,000 victims until September 2023.  These rewards are provided through the U.S. Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP), with more than $135 million paid for helpful tips since 1986.  The State Department has set up a dedicated Tor SecureDrop server that can be used to submit tips on ALPHV and other wanted threat actors.  ALPHV surfaced in November 2021 and is believed to be a rebrand of the DarkSide and BlackMatter ransomware operations.

BleepingComputer reports: "US Offers up to $15 Million For Tips on ALPHV Ransomware Gang"