https://techmonitor.ai/technology/cybersecurity/reddit-cyberattack-blackcat-ransomware-api-pricing

Ransomware gang BlackCat has claimed responsibility for an attack on Reddit earlier this year, and claims to have 80GB of data from site. The group appears to be using the stolen information as a way to pressure Reddit into reversing controversial changes to way it charges to use its APIs, a move which has led to widespread protests among users in recent weeks.

BlackCat is also demanding a ransom of $4.5m, but says on its blog that “we expect to leak the data”, indicating it does not anticipate this ransom will be paid. Reddit has said it has no evidence that any private data has been accessed.