October 3, 2024 at 04:09AM International law enforcement actions result in four arrests and nine servers linked to LockBit ransomware being taken down. The arrests include a LockBit developer in France, two supporters in the U.K., and a hosting service administrator in Spain. Sanctions have been imposed on individuals and entities associated with the Evil … Read more
April 8, 2024 at 07:33AM In 2023, ransomware attacks increased by 55.5%, totaling 5,070 victims. However, Q1 2024 saw a 22% decrease compared to Q4 2023. Law enforcement’s actions against LockBit and ALPHV, as well as the decrease in ransom payments, could be contributing factors. Despite the decrease, new ransomware groups emerged in Q1 2024. … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 06:34AM Law enforcement arrested two operators of the LockBit ransomware gang, seized over 200 crypto-wallets, and developed a decryption tool in an international operation. French and U.S. authorities issued arrest warrants and indictments. Europol and other agencies coordinated the crackdown. The initiative, named Operation Chronos, disrupted LockBit’s primary platform and seized … Read more