The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang, notorious for its attacks on the U.S. healthcare system, has reportedly ceased operations in what appears to be an exit scam. Researchers and news outlets have highlighted the significant impact of the gang's disappearance, especially after it allegedly scammed its own affiliates and vanished following a $22 million payout. This event has left American prescription services in chaos for over two weeks, underscoring the challenges in combating the fluid and complex criminal cyber economy.