June 5, 2024 at 06:50PM The FBI has obtained over 7,000 LockBit decryption keys to help victims recover encrypted data for free. This follows the takedown of LockBit’s infrastructure in “Operation Cronos.” Despite this, LockBit remains active, targeting victims worldwide and leaking stolen data. The U.S. State Department offers rewards for information leading to arrests … Read more
February 25, 2024 at 02:48PM The LockBit gang has relaunched its ransomware operation on a new infrastructure and is targeting government sectors after law enforcement disrupted their servers in Operation Cronos. They admitted negligence led to the breach and are now emphasizing increased security measures and decentralization. Their message appears aimed at restoring credibility after … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 01:04PM The U.S. State Department is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information on the Hive ransomware gang, known for extorting $100 million from companies globally. The FBI infiltrated Hive’s network, providing decryption keys to victims and preventing $130 million in ransom payments. The rewards total over $135 million … Read more
January 12, 2024 at 05:13PM Ransomware gangs are targeting mortgage lenders, with recent attacks on loanDepot, Mr. Cooper, and title insurance companies. The Toronto Zoo and Tigo Business were also hit. In a positive turn, a Dutch police operation led to the arrest of a ransomware operator. The week also saw the discovery of new … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 12:33PM The US Department of Justice seized the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation’s websites and created a decryptor to assist around 500 affected companies in recovering their data for free. By utilizing a confidential human source, the FBI accessed the ransomware gang’s affiliate panel to obtain private decryption keys. This operation is the … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 09:19AM The FBI successfully breached the ALPHV ransomware operation, obtaining decryption keys and monitoring the activities. Over 500 victims received free decryption keys. The FBI has seized the data leak site and created a free decryption tool. Affiliates are now contacting victims directly, and the operation may rebrand due to law … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 07:18PM The Ukrainian Cyber Alliance has successfully hacked the servers of the Trigona ransomware gang, copying all available information before wiping the servers clean. The hackers gained access to Trigona’s infrastructure using a public exploit and managed to extract data, including source code and database records. The activists have deleted and … Read more