BlackCat ransomware tracked to at least 60 victims

This was the ransomware that hit universities over the past weeks:

Universities as targets – Smart Thinking Solutions

The FBI has released a statement outlining other attacks of BlackCat ALPHV and the attack vectors and strategies the gang has been using. It includes suggested mitigation.

BlackCat/ALPHV Ransomware Indicators of Compromise – FBI

Further Reading

The ALPHV ransomware gang have been interviewed about their plans and strategies, just like any other business that wanted to publicise their intentions:

Ransomware gang gives a public “business” interview – Smart Thinking Solutions