Not long after launching a major supply chain attack in July 2021, the REvil ransomware gang went offline. The group’s infrastructure, including its surface and dark web portals used for ransom negotiations and data leaks, shut down on July 12, according to Bleeping Computer. Russian digital crime forum XSS banned Unknown, a user believed to have been a representative for REvil, a short time later.
Before this, REvil was one of the most prolific and high-profile ransomware gangs. In March 2021, for instance, the operation drew attention to itself by demanding $50 million from a Taiwanese computer manufacturer. In April, it attempted to extort a tech giant during a live product reveal event. It was connected to other gangs, too. In May, a representative for REvil helped to announce the shutdown of DarkSide, a group that had been responsible for a pipeline attack earlier in the year.
Why Did the REvil Ransomware Gang Shut Down?
REvil vanishing stands out partly because it was a surprise. The gang didn’t announce its shutdown ahead of time. Nor did it follow the lead of othe ..
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