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Madcat

MadCat is a suspected fraudulent ransomware operation that surfaced briefly in late 2023, apparently linked to scammers targeting other criminals on the dark web with fake stolen passport offers; its leak site appeared dead shortly after announcement, casting doubt on whether it ever operated as a genuine ransomware group.

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Madcat

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MadCat is a suspected fraudulent ransomware operation that surfaced briefly in late 2023, apparently linked to scammers targeting other criminals on the dark web with fake stolen passport offers; its leak site appeared dead shortly after announcement, casting doubt on whether it ever operated as a genuine ransomware group.

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