LockBit Ransomware Operation Shut Down; Criminals Arrested; Decryption Keys Released

February 20, 2024 at 08:51AM The UK’s National Crime Agency seized LockBit’s source code and intelligence in Operation Cronos, arresting two actors and freezing 200 cryptocurrency accounts. The agency dismantled servers, retrieved decryption keys, and took control of LockBit’s services to disrupt its criminal enterprise. LockBit, known for its ransomware attacks, made over $120 million … Read more