US officials say they are helping victims of Blackcat ransomware gang
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. officials on Tuesday seized digital extortion websites associated with the notorious "Blackcat" ransomware gang, sparking a threat from the hackers to escalate their attacks. Blackcat - also known as ALPHV or Noberus - is accused of working with the prolific hacking gang known as "Scattered Spider," which has terrorized major businesses including MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. The Justice Department said in a statement that it had "gained visibility into the Blackcat ransomware group's computer network" and s...