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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo Global business editor

Russia-based LockBit ransomware hackers attempt comeback

screenshot listing intelligence and police agencies that hacked LockBit
A screenshot taken last week shows the dark web site after law enforcement agencies took control of it. Photograph: Reuters

The LockBit ransomware gang is attempting a comeback days after its operations were severely disrupted by a coordinated international crackdown.

The Russia-based group has set up a new site on the dark web to advertise a small number of alleged victims and leak stolen data, as well as releasing a rambling statement explaining how it had been hobbled by the UK’s National Crime Agency, the FBI, Europol and other police agencies in an operation last week.

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