Security News > 2023 > January > Uncle Sam slaps $10m bounty on Hive while Russia ban-hammers FBI, CIA

Uncle Sam has put up a $10 million reward for intel on Hive ransomware criminals' identities and whereabouts, while Russia has blocked the FBI and CIA websites, along with the Rewards for Justice site offering the bounty.

The $10 million bonty is part of the US State Department's Rewards for Justice program, and in a Thursday tweet the agency sought tips for Hive members "Acting under the direction or control of a foreign government." The notice also referenced the FBI's Hive website takedown, which the feds announced earlier that day.

"If you have information that links Hive or any other malicious cyber actors targeting US critical infrastructure to a foreign government, send us your tip via our Tor tip line. You could be eligible for a reward," it said.

Hive is a ransomware-as-a-service crew believed to have ties to Russia.

US Attorney General Merrick Garland, speaking to reporters about the Hive bust, said no arrests have been made, adding: "Our investigation into the criminal conduct of Hive members remains ongoing." When asked about Hive's connection to the Kremlin, Garland declined to answer, noting "We're in the middle of an ongoing investigation."

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