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FBI Takes Down BlackCat Ransomware, Releases Free Decryption Tool

The US Justice Department has announced the disruption of the BlackCat ransomware operation, which has been one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service variants in the world. With the help of a confidential source, the FBI gained access to the gang’s web panel and released a decryption tool that allows victims to regain access to their files. The operation saved victims from ransom demands totalling $68 million.

Source: thehackernews.com –

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