March 4, 2024 at 04:37AM Operation Cronos, a multinational effort to dismantle ransomware gang LockBit, surprises with a humorous twist as law enforcement tampered with the gang’s website. Despite the takedown, LockBit reappeared, raising concerns about the resilience of criminal organizations and the challenges of combating them, especially in the context of cryptocurrency. This event … Read more
March 3, 2024 at 10:20PM LockBit ransomware gang continues operations despite law enforcement takedown, claiming to possess sensitive data. Analyst suggests gang’s posturing to reassure affiliates, while CISA warns Ivanti vulnerabilities could persist even after factory resets. Security researchers raise concerns about potential cloud-based SAML token forgery vulnerability, advising organizations to safeguard certificates against potential … Read more
March 3, 2024 at 08:54AM LockBit hackers disrupted government services in Georgia’s Fulton County by shutting down phone lines and threatening to release stolen data unless officials paid ransom. Despite law enforcement’s efforts to disrupt LockBit, the county is still working to restore services. The cyberattack did not affect the criminal case against former President … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 03:36PM Relentless ransomware attacks on US healthcare, affecting patient care and access to prescription drugs. Notably, BlackCat’s attack on Change Healthcare caused significant disruption, forcing some patients to pay full price for medications and impacting hospitals’ financial abilities. Other ransomware operations such as Rhysida and Lockbit continue to target the healthcare … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 01:31PM The LockBit ransomware gang faced a disruption by law enforcement last week but has quickly resumed attacks with updated encryption and a new data leak site. They retaliated against the agencies involved, claiming to strengthen their security measures. LockBit is recruiting experienced pentesters, indicating a potential increase in future attacks. … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 05:46PM LockBit ransomware has revived its leak site just a week after a major law enforcement takedown. The Operation Cronos Taskforce seized infrastructure, data, and decryption keys, resulting in arrests and frozen cryptocurrency accounts. Despite the blow, LockBit quickly bounced back due to backup systems. The impact of such law enforcement … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 02:19PM LockBit, a ransomware gang, is reported to have resumed its activities following the takedown of its servers by law enforcement. A new leak site surfaced, listing alleged victims including the FBI and Georgia’s Fulton County. The gang has threatened to reveal confidential data and demanded a ransom from the county. … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 08:51AM The LockBit ransomware operators faced law enforcement disruption, seizure of servers, and the arrest of individuals. Authorities obtained decryption keys and offered rewards. LockBitSupp launched a new leak site, attributing the takedown to a PHP flaw and announced improvements. LockBit faced decline and struggles attracting affiliates. The true masterminds behind … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 12:15AM LockBit ransomware group resurfaces on the dark web, moving their data leak portal to a new address and acknowledging PHP flaw exploitation. They claim the FBI hacked their infrastructure and seek to discredit law enforcement agencies. In a separate incident, Russian authorities arrest three individuals tied to the SugarLocker ransomware … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 05:42PM Authorities believe that the ransomware group LockBit could have generated over $1 billion in ransom fees over its four-year lifespan. Analysis revealed around £100 million in cryptocurrency, with most payments coming from affiliates paid by victims. With over 2,000 victims, the actual sum extorted may be in the billions. LockBit’s … Read more