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
October 1, 2024 at 04:39PM In recent actions under Operation Cronos, Europol and Eurojust have made multiple arrests and seized devices associated with the LockBit ransomware gang. New ties have been revealed between LockBit and the infamous Evil Corp cybercrime organization. Efforts are ongoing to recover files affected by LockBit ransomware in various sectors through … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 01:38PM Authorities have arrested four individuals linked to the dismantled LockBit ransomware empire. French law prohibits naming the arrested, but a post on LockBit’s leak blog confirms severe charges in France. The UK also apprehended two individuals linked to LockBit. The Spanish Guardia Civil arrested a key suspect at Madrid airport. … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 11:43AM Law enforcement agencies from 12 countries arrested four suspects connected to the LockBit ransomware gang, including a developer, a hosting service admin, and two others involved in LockBit activity. The joint action led to server seizures and involved Operation Cronos, resulting in additional sanctions and previous arrests of LockBit actors. … Read more
July 31, 2024 at 10:23AM LockBit’s ransomware operation, led by leader LockbitSupp, suffered a significant blow following Operation Cronos. Despite efforts to rebuild and operate, LockBit’s reputation and impact have dwindled. With the mass exodus of affiliates and diminishing operations, the future of LockBit and its leader remains uncertain amidst changing dynamics in the ransomware … Read more
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
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 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
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
April 3, 2024 at 07:27AM Summary: Operation Cronos on Feb. 19, 2024 significantly disrupted LockBit’s ransomware operations, leading to a takeover of its leak site by UK’s NCA. Authorities leveraged the site to cast doubt on LockBit’s promises and distribute information about the group. Fallout from the disruption hinted at the significant impact on the … Read more