Russia-Linked Ransomware Group Targets Mazars Group

The notorious Russia-linked ransomware group ALPHV/BlackCat claims to have successfully attacked Mazars Group to steal sensitive data. Mazars Group is an international audit, accounting, and consulting firm based in France that employs over 47,000 people and boasts a yearly revenue in excess of $2 billion. According to BlackCat’s dark web blog, the ransomware group has stolen over 700GB of data, including agreements, financial records, and other sensitive information. Mazars Group has not yet commented on the incident.