Security News > 2021 > November > US targets DarkSide ransomware, rebrands with $10 million reward
The US government is targeting the DarkSide ransomware and its rebrands with up to a $10,000,000 reward for information leading to the identification or arrest of members of the operation.
The US Department of Statement announced today that they are now offering a $10,000,000 reward for the identification or location of DarkSide ransomware members operating in key leadership positions.
A reward of $5,000,000 is also being offered for information leading to the arrest of any individual who attempts to participate in a Darkside attack.
The Department is also offering a reward offer of up to $5,000,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction in any country of any individual conspiring to participate in or attempting to participate in a DarkSide variant ransomware incident," announced the Department of State.
As the announcement states "DarkSide variant ransomware," this reward will also apply to DarkSide rebrands, including the ransomware gang's most recent BlackMatter operation.
The US government is also offering a $10 million reward for information on state-sponsored hackers targeting US critical infrastructure.
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