According to the US Chinese Network reported on November 5, local time on the 4th, the US State Department announced that it will provide up to $10 million in bonuses to any informant who can provide information on the leader of the hacking organization "darkside", and the group launched a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline Transportation Company in May, temporarily paralyzing the natural gas supply in several states.
The target of the bounty is reportedly clues about the identity and location of the leader of the "dark side" ransomware crime syndicate. In addition, the State Department offered a $5 million reward for finding criminal personal information involved in the "dark side" ransomware attack. The bonus is as part of the State Department's reward program to combat transnational organized crime.
U.S. State Department spokesman Price said in a statement: "By offering this reward, the United States demonstrates its commitment to protecting ransomware victims around the world from exploitation by cybercriminals." ”
The report pointed out that The Coroners Pipeline Transport Company previously paid nearly $5 million in ransom to the hackers to restore the operation of its systems. The U.S. Department of Justice recovered about $2.3 million in ransom in June.
Since 2021, ransomware organizations have been active, launching a series of attacks on key U.S. infrastructure and organizations, including schools, hospitals, and meat producer JBS and technology company Kaseya, forcing the Biden administration to focus on addressing this cyber threat.
Source: China News Network
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