Massive leak exposes the inner workings of top ransomware syndicate Black Basta

TL;DR: The cybersecurity community just gained unprecedented insight into the operations of one of the world's most active ransomware groups. As researchers delve into the wealth of information this leak provides, it is likely that new revelations about Black Basta's tactics, targets, and internal dynamics will come to light. In an unprecedented breach, over a year of internal communications from the notorious ransomware syndicate Black Basta have leaked online, exposing the inner workings, strategies, and internal conflicts of one of today's most active and dangerous cybercriminal groups. The leak consists of over 200,000 messages exchanged by Black Basta members on the Matrix chat platform between September 2023 and September 2024. The source of the leak remains unknown – it was posted by a user called "ExploitWhispers" on MEGA and later on Telegram – but the individual responsible claims the action was taken in retaliation for Black Basta's attacks on Russian banks. It is unclear ... Read full article.