Denied Ransom, Frustrated Hackers Report Victim to Police for Failure to Report Data Breach
A ransomware operation that failed to extort money from the victim took a turn
for the worse when the attackers decided to report the company to the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Ransomware operators consistently find novel ways to pressure or humiliate their
victims, especially when negotiations fail. This event, however, may well be a
first on the ransomware scene.
The BlackCat ransomware operation, also known as AlphV, allegedly breached
MeridianLink earlier this month to steal