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Hitting the BlackMatter gang where it hurts: In the wallet

Earlier this year, Emsisoft researchers discovered a critical flaw in the BlackMatter ransomware that allowed them to help victims recover their files without paying a ransom, preventing millions of dollars falling into the hands of cybercriminals. The work has been conducted quietly and privately so as not to alert the BlackMatter operators to the flaw. For the reasons discussed below, we believe it is now safe to share the story without jeopardizing the operation.

Read more:

https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/39181/on-the-matter-of-blackmatter/

Ransomware Profile: BlackMatter

https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/39121/ransomware-profile-blackmatter/

CISA BlackMatter Ransomware Advisory

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/alerts/aa21-291a

CISA, NSA, FBI say BlackMatter ransomware group is targeting the US food industry

https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/19/cisa-nsa-blackmatter-food-industry/

BlackMatter Ransomware Analysis; The Dark Side Returns

https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/enterp...er-ransomware-analysis-the-dark-side-returns/
 
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Interesting, I'll take a read of this. Appreciate the share @Future Sensors
 
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