United States of America: Justice Department investigation into Blackcat ransomware group (ALPHV) ransomware variant and operated websites
Progress
Current status
in force
19 Dec 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
other service provider
infrastructure provider: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Concluded Justice Department investigation into Blackcat ransomware group (ALPHV) ransomware variant and operated websites
On 19 December 2023, the United States (US) Justice Department (DOJ)announced it concluded its investigation into the Blackcat ransomware group, also known as ALPHV or Noberus. The DPK stated that the group had targeted over 1'000 computer networks …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body