Security News > 2024 > February > US offers up to $15 million for tips on ALPHV ransomware gang
The U.S. State Department is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang leaders.
An additional $5 million bounty is also available for tips on individuals trying to take part in ALPHV ransomware attacks, likely to discourage affiliates and initial access brokers.
ALPHV has also raked in at least $300 million in ransom payments from more than 1,000 victims until September 2023, according to the FBI. "The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10,000,000 for information leading to the identification or location of any individual(s) who hold a key leadership position in the Transnational Organized Crime group behind the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware variant," the State Department said.
In January, the U.S. government also announced rewards of up to $10 million for information on the leaders of the Hive ransomware gang.
The State Department previously announced bounties of up to $15 million for tips on members and affiliates of the Hive, Clop, Conti [1, 2], REvil, and Darkside ransomware operations.
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