Interview #2 ALPHV forum founder

**ALPHV forum interview:** An interview with the ALPHV forum administrator describing the forum's history, rebranding, expansion from carding into malware, cryptocurrencies and RaaS/ransomware topics, relationships with major ransomware groups (e.g., Conti, Revil, GandCrab lineage), moderation policies (including prohibition on activity in former CIS countries), and the forum's role in information sharing and vulnerability discussion—providing contextual insight into an active cybercriminal community but without technical IOCs or active campaign details.