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Millions of phishing emails sent through botnet to push LockBit ransomware

LockBit affiliates are opting for a different strategy this time, casting a wide net.

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Boeing says it refused to pay massive ransomware demand

LockBit's affiliates asked for $200 million in exchange for 43GB of sensitive Boeing company data.

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UK And Allies Sanction Russian Leader Of Lockbit Cybercrime

The UK and allies unmask and sanction the Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang, emphasizing global cooperation against cyber threats.

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Labor councillor stands by vote to ban same-sex parenting books in Sydney council libraries – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia unmasks, bans prolific Russian cybercriminal

A Russian man who has played a key role in some of the world's biggest ransomware crimes has been named and sanctioned after an international campaign.

AAP

Dmitry Khoroshev named as alleged leader of ransomware gang LockBit

National Crime Agency says it has identified Russian national behind dangerous cybercrime group

The Guardian - UK

US, Allies Sanction LockBit Leader Over Ransomware Attacks

The United States, Britain and Australia unveiled sanctions Tuesday against the leader of the Russian ransomware outfit LockBit, which they accuse of extorting billions of dollars from thousands of victims.

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LockBit ransomware site returns — but don't worry, it might actually be OK

Police restore LockBit site and shared some important information on the criminals.

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EquiLend data stolen in cyberattack, company confirms

LockBit's affiliates managed to walk away with Social Security Numbers and other sensitive customer information, EquiLend confirms.

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Insurance giant Fidelity hit by data breach — thousands of customers may have had data stolen

Fidelity data was taken after an attack on Infosys that happened late in 2023.

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Fulton County Recovers From Cyberattack By Lockbit Hackers

Fulton County, Georgia, recovering from LockBit cyberattack; no ransom paid, services disrupted. Ongoing threat of ransomware attacks highlights need for r...

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LockBit ransomware officially returns — hackers hit back with new attacks following apparent shutdown

Weeks after apparent shutdown operation, LockBit is back, with new ransom notes, new infrastructure, and new websites.

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Russia-based LockBit ransomware hackers attempt comeback

Gang sets up new site on dark web and releases rambling statement explaining how it was infiltrated by law enforcement agencies

The Guardian - UK

Unsurprisingly, LockBit ransomware crew has returned

It took less than a week for LockBit to come back online and snag new victims.

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LockBit ransomware still poses a major threat — ScreenConnect under attack from new malware

An affiliate of the disgraced LockBit ransomware group is still operational and abusing newly discovered ScreenConnect flaws.

International Business Times

'Emperor's New Clothes': European Central Bank Compares Spot BTC ETFs Approval To Deception Folktale

Despite the SEC's recent approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETF's the European Central Bank is unconvinced that Bitcoin has lived up to its promises.

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LockBit registered nearly 200 "affiliates" over the past two years

New details about LockBit operations are emerging, and the focus is now on the group's affiliates.

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One of the the largest ransomware outfits in the world has been magnificently trolled by the Swedish police and Europol

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US Offers Reward For Info On Lockbit Hackers

US government offers rewards for information on Lockbit ransomware hackers to enhance cybersecurity defenses and combat cyber threats.

International Business Times

US Bans 10 Crypto Addresses Linked To LockBit Ransomware Group

The Treasury's OFAC has blacklisted 10 Bitcoin and Ether addresses that it said were linked to two LockBit-associated individuals.

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Lockbit Hackers Display Swagger After Police Leak Identities

Leak of Lockbit hackers' identities raises concerns about cybersecurity and law enforcement's ability to combat cybercrime.

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Global law enforcement effort cracks down on LockBit ransomware group

Law enforcement officials from 11 countries have joined forces to disrupt the activities of LockBit, which is considered one of the most dreaded and most prolific team of cybercriminals.

Evening Standard

What is Lockbit? UK's National Crime Agency disrupts 'world’s most harmful cybercrime group'

The notorious group has had thousands of victims globally and more than 200 in the UK, including public service bodies such as hospitals

International Business Times

Global Operation Smashes 'Most Harmful Cyber Crime Group'

An international operation led by UK and US law enforcement has severely disrupted "the world's most harmful cybercrime group", the Russian-linked ransomware specialist LockBit, officials announced Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Seized ransomware network LockBit rewired to expose hackers to world

Four arrested and LockBit victims will get help to recover data after joint operation in UK, US and Europe

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