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The US Department of State has announced it’s putting a $10 million bounty up for information that can help law enforcement track down anyone who, on behalf of another nation, is launching cyberattacks against American infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Feds specifically called out the <\/span>BlackCat\/ALPHV<\/a><\/span> ransomware-as-a-service operation, which provided support to the adversary who <\/span>compromised Change Healthcare<\/a><\/span>, wreaking havoc on the US healthcare system and racking up billions in damages.<\/span><\/p>\n

While millions in bounty cash is liable to draw the attention of cybercriminals in a position to know all about the BlackCat operation, these Russian-speaking threat actors are believed to be operating well outside of US law enforcement jurisdiction.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Much like the old Wild West, the bounty program would be effective if not for the protection racket enjoyed by this cybercrime crew and a rogue nation state,” Tom Kellerman, senior vice president of cyber strategy at Contrast Security, said in an emailed statement in reaction to the news of <\/span>the reward<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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