May 10, 2024 at 06:05PM The FBI and NCA have revealed the identity of LockBitSupp, the operator of LockBit ransomware, as Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. The ransomware operation has been on a revenge spree, leaking the names of 119 victims. Other ransomware attacks and disruptions, including on healthcare giant Ascension, have caused widespread damage. … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 07:52PM LockBit’s website, shut down in February by law enforcement, has been relaunched, teasing the release of unmasking documents. The site was initially seized in Operation Cronos, and has now resurfaced with countdowns to unveil disclosures. Law enforcement’s previous articles on the site were uneventful, but upcoming reveals may provide substantial … Read more
February 25, 2024 at 04:27AM LockBit ransomware’s exposure and response to law enforcement have prompted suspicion and distrust among affiliates. Despite attempts to maintain anonymity, it was revealed that LockBit’s leadership engaged with authorities. Their operations have been disrupted, with 14,000 rogue accounts closed. The group’s multi-year illicit profits exceed $120 million, with a significant … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 11:33AM The LockBit leaks culminated in the underwhelming reveal of LockBitSupp’s true identity, dispelling past claims and speculating that he resides in China, North Korea, Iran, or Russia. Operation Cronos exposed various facets of LockBit, including their affiliates, arrests, and financial extortion, symbolizing a significant crackdown on the cybercrime ring. From … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 03:04AM Summary: LockBit, a Ransomware-as-a-Service, faced internal and external challenges resulting in a decline. The leaked LockBit builder led to confusion and loss of confidence. Technical issues and dissatisfaction among affiliates further aggravated the situation. The recent development of LockBit-NG-Dev suggests an upcoming version, indicating efforts to revive the group’s deteriorating … Read more