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Google Links Redact Extortion Group to BlackFile Rebrand

·Source: Infosecurity Magazine

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Executive Summary

BlackFile has rebranded as Redact after an alleged affiliate hijack, with Google linking the group to ongoing vishing and extortion campaigns

Analysis

BlackFile has rebranded as Redact after an alleged affiliate hijack, with Google linking the group to ongoing vishing and extortion campaigns
Source Attribution

Originally published by Infosecurity Magazine on Aug 7, 2026.

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