Leaked chat logs reveal BlackBasta ransomware’s alleged ties to Russian authorities, with leader Oleg Nefedov reportedly aided by officials after his 2024 arrest. The group operates from Moscow, using AI for phishing and malware development while collaborating with cybercriminals like Rhysida and Cactus. Discussions also suggest law enforcement interference with Interpol and plans to rebrand after a failed attack. The exposure of these operations may hinder BlackBasta, but history shows ransomware groups often resurface under new identities.

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