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Jenna McLaughlin

Global law enforcement effort cracks down on LockBit ransomware group

A screenshot taken on February 19, 2024 shows a take down notice that a group of global intelligence agencies issued to a dark web site called Lockbit. (Handout/via Reuters)

Law enforcement officials from 11 countries have joined forces to disrupt the activities of a major cybercrime group.

Among those in the community of cybersecurity researchers, the group, known as Lockbit, is considered one of the most dreaded, most prolific and often most harmful team of cybercriminals. The Department of Justice says Lockbit made over $120 million by holding victims' data for ransom.

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