May 9, 2024 at 09:57AM
The LockBit cybercrime group has claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack on the City of Wichita, Kansas, causing system shutdowns and disrupting services including water utilities, municipal court, and public transportation payments. An investigation is ongoing to determine if any information was compromised. The mastermind behind LockBit, Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, faces severe penalties and a hefty reward has been offered for his arrest. The LockBit operation was previously disrupted but has resurfaced with new threats and potential revenue-generating tactics.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
1. The notorious LockBit cybercrime group has claimed responsibility for a recent ransomware attack on the City of Wichita, Kansas, resulting in the shutdown of many systems.
2. Impacted city systems include water utility, municipal court, cultural and public transportation payments, public Wi-Fi at the airport, and arrival and departure screens.
3. Publicly announced by the city, there is currently uncertainty about the operational recovery timeline for the affected systems.
4. The city is conducting an investigation to ascertain if any data was stolen during the cyberattack.
5. The LockBit cybercriminals have threatened to leak files stolen from the city’s systems unless a ransom is paid.
6. A recent arrest and charges of Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the alleged mastermind behind LockBit ransomware, are part of the ongoing efforts by the US, UK, and Australia to dismantle the operation.
7. Shortly after Khoroshev’s naming, Cyberint reported that over 50 new companies had been added to LockBit’s leak site, possibly signaling a revival or a final revenue attempt before dismantling.
These key takeaways provide a concise summary of the significant points from the meeting notes regarding the recent cyberattack on the City of Wichita by the LockBit cybercrime group.