A huge trove of leaked Black Basta chat logs expose the ransomware gang's key members and victims | TechCrunch
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A major leak of chat logs from the Black Basta ransomware group has surfaced, exposing internal conflicts and the identities of key gang members. Shared with Prodaft, the logs span from September 18, 2023 to September 28, 2024, revealing over 200,000 messages. The leak arises during disputes among gang members who allegedly did not deliver functional decryption tools to their victims despite ransom payments. The details shed light on previously unreported targets and underscore the group's connection to extensive cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
The leak of over 200,000 chat messages from the Black Basta ransomware group highlights internal turmoil and exposes key members and unpublicized targets.
The internal conflict arose due to allegations that members of Black Basta failed to provide effective decryption tools to victims after ransom payments.
The individual behind the leak, using the alias ExploitWhispers, expressed concern over the gang's operations, particularly their targeting of Russian banks.
Key figures revealed in the leaked chats include 'YY', the group's main administrator, and 'Trump', presumed to be the boss Oleg Nefedovaka.
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