Ransomware Rascals: AlphV Turns Whistleblower on Its Own Heist
In a bizarre turn of events, notorious ransomware syndicate AlphV is now reporting its victims to the SEC. They’re accusing MeridianLink, a digital lending firm, of not disclosing a security breach promptly. It’s the digital-age equivalent of a bank robber reporting a bank to the IRS. Talk about a novel “Ransomware SEC Reporting Tactic”!
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Are hackers now becoming whistleblowers too? In a twist that reads like a plot out of a B-grade cyber thriller, AlphV, a notorious ransomware syndicate, is now playing hall monitor by reporting its victims to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They're targeting MeridianLink, a publicly traded digital lending company, alleging that the firm failed to disclose a security breach within the SEC-mandated four business days. It's like the digital-age equivalent of a bank robber reporting the bank to the IRS for tax evasion. You can't make this stuff up!Already a member? Log in here