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BlackMatter ransomware targets companies with revenue of $100 million and more

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Dissent

Catalin Cimpanu reports:

A new ransomware gang launched into operation this week, claiming to combine the best features of the now-defunct Darkside and REvil ransomware groups, Recorded Future analysts have discovered.

Named BlackMatter, the group is currently recruiting affiliates (collaborators) through ads posted on two cybercrime forums named Exploit and XSS.

Read more on The Record.

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