On February 11, 2025, a leaker known as ExploitWhispers disclosed a year's worth of internal communications from the Black Basta ransomware group across various Telegram channels. Although currently operating at reduced capacity, Black Basta was once the third most impactful ransomware group in 2022, comprised of seasoned Russian-speaking cybercriminals. The extensive 197,000 messages illustrate not only their meticulous approach to victim selection and advanced phishing tactics but also expose internal discord and fears of law enforcement. An investigative report into a prominent member, "Tramp," suggests a deeper narrative of associations that might have aided their evasion of justice.
The leak of one year’s worth of internal communications from the Black Basta ransomware group unveils their sophisticated operations and internal conflicts.
Black Basta, once a formidable ransomware group, showed signs of discord and apprehensions about evading international law enforcement, even while remaining a threat.
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