Hawaii Health Center Discloses Data Breach After Ransomware Attack

September 30, 2024 at 10:24AM The Community Clinic of Maui in Hawaii, also known as Malama I Ke Ola Health Center, reported a cyberattack resulting in a data breach affecting over 120,000 individuals. The compromised data includes sensitive personal and medical information. While the organization claims no evidence of misuse, it offers impacted individuals complimentary … Read more

LockBit lied: Stolen data is from a bank, not US Federal Reserve

June 26, 2024 at 02:21PM The LockBit ransomware group made a bold claim, stating they breached the US Federal Reserve and stole 33 terabytes of banking data. However, it was revealed that they targeted an individual bank, not the Fed. This baseless claim is seen as a desperate attempt by LockBit to stay relevant after … Read more

Ukraine Police Arrest Suspect Linked to LockBit and Conti Ransomware Groups

June 13, 2024 at 04:54AM Ukraine Cyber Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Kharkiv for providing crypters to Conti and LockBit ransomware groups, aiding their attacks on companies in the Netherlands and Belgium. The Dutch Politie also confirmed the arrest as part of Operation Endgame. Law enforcement has been active in combating cybercrime, including the … Read more

LockBit Claims Wichita as Its Victim 2 Days After Ransomware Attack

May 9, 2024 at 02:41PM LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for an attack on the City of Wichita, disrupting networks and services including the airport, water, and transit. The city switched to a cash-based system until full recovery. This resurgence follows a prior disruption of the group, raising questions about future activities. The ransom amount … Read more

City of Wichita breach claimed by LockBit ransomware gang

May 8, 2024 at 12:25PM The LockBit ransomware gang has targeted Wichita, forcing the shutdown of IT systems for bill payment and public services. With the threat of leaking stolen files unless a ransom is paid, the attack coincides with law enforcement actions against the group. Wichita experiences disruption in various services, with data theft … Read more

Investigators finally unmask LockBit kingpin after two-month tease

May 7, 2024 at 11:19AM After years of mystery, law enforcement has named the kingpin of the LockBit ransomware operation as Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. This identificfation is an important step in Operation Cronos’s efforts to disrupt LockBit. Khoroshev offered a $10 million reward to keep his identity secret, but authorities have now revealed it and … Read more

Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Government Contractor

April 23, 2024 at 06:57AM The LockBit ransomware gang leaked 1Gb of allegedly stolen data from the District of Columbia’s Department of Insurance and Banking. The group threatens to release an additional 800Gb unless a ransom is paid. The stolen data contains sensitive information, potentially including names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Tyler … Read more

South African Government Pension Data Leak Fears Spark Probe

March 18, 2024 at 03:09AM LockBit ransomware gang asserts that the 668GB of data they leaked online was taken from South Africa’s pension agency. The meeting notes state that the LockBit ransomware gang has claimed that 668GB of data was dumped online and that it was stolen from South Africa’s pension agency. Full Article

LockBit ransomware returns, restores servers after police disruption

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

U.S. Offers $15 Million Bounty to Hunt Down LockBit Ransomware Leaders

February 22, 2024 at 12:51AM The U.S. State Department offers up to $15 million in rewards for identifying LockBit ransomware leaders. The UK’s National Crime Agency disrupted the Russia-linked gang, with a history of extorting companies. Affiliates carry out attacks using LockBit’s software, and LockBit is known for scaling up and solidifying its control through … Read more