Websites run by the ransomware gang REvil suddenly became unreachable on Tuesday, sparking widespread speculation that the group had been knocked offline. In recent weeks it claimed responsibility for the so-called Kaseya ransomware outbreak that affected an estimated 800 to 1,500 businesses worldwide. An attempt to reach REvil, one of whose representatives briefly spoke with Reuters last week, was unsuccessful. REvil was already drawing top-level U.S. government attention, and pressure has been mounting on Washington to take more decisive action against REvil and groups like it. President Joe Biden hinted on Friday the United States could take more aggressive action soon where ransomware was concerned.

Source: CBC News July 14, 2021 12:56 UTC