New group is taking the torch and building a new website.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ComicK/comments/1nilql7
Discord link: https://discord.gg/teamshadowi
For now until website is ready some alternatives: https://everythingmoe.com/#section-manga
New work in progress website link: https://teamshadowi.com/
Yeah I think this is a PR move to save face so that way if something comes up they can say they had nothing to do with it. Definitely sounds like a cease and desist letter