
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. officials on Tuesday seized digital extortion websites associated with the notorious "Blackcat" ransomware gang, sparking a threat from the hackers to escalate their attacks.
Blackcat - also known as ALPHV or Noberus - is accused of working with the prolific hacking gang known as "Scattered Spider," which has terrorized major businesses including MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment.