February 19, 2024 at 04:45PM
Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation in a joint effort known as “Operation Cronos.” The gang’s data leak site is now under the control of the UK’s National Crime Agency, working closely with the FBI and an international task force. The agencies are set to release a joint press statement tomorrow.
Summary of Meeting Notes:
– Law enforcement agencies across 11 countries have collaborated to disrupt the LockBit ransomware operation in a joint operation named “Operation Cronos.”
– The National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom now controls LockBit’s data leak site in cooperation with the FBI and an international law enforcement task force.
– LockBit’s services have been disrupted due to ongoing international law enforcement action, evidenced by the takedown of the leak site and continued dark web site activity.
– The law enforcement agencies involved in Operation Chronos will issue a joint press release at 12:30 CET tomorrow.
– LockBit Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has been active since September 2019 and has targeted various high-profile organizations worldwide, including the UK Royal Mail, City of Oakland, Continental, and the Italian Internal Revenue Service.
– A joint advisory from cybersecurity authorities in the United States and international partners reported that the LockBit gang extorted at least $91 million from U.S. organizations through 1,700 attacks since 2020.
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