AlphV ransomware group has received a $22m ransom payment, reportedly from Change Healthcare.
Rumours are AlphV has now scammed the ransomware affiliate and Change Healthcare, by stealing the ransom and exit scamming.
Downstream hospitals say are losing around $100m a week due to the ongoing service outage.
https://www.wired.com/story/alphv-change-healthcare-ransomware-payment/
Kevin Beaumont /
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2024-03-04 18:12:30
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2024-03-04 18:12:30Event JSON
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