Category: LockBit
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LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Group’s False Claim of Federal Reserve Breach Exposed
Introduction In an alarming yet ultimately false declaration, the notorious LockBit ransomware group recently claimed responsibility for breaching the Federal Reserve, one of the world’s most influential financial institutions. This assertion sparked widespread concern and scrutiny from cybersecurity experts, government officials, and the public. However, after thorough investigation, these claims were debunked, exposing the incident…
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Lockbit 3.0 Claims Cyberattack on the Federal Reserve: 33 Terabytes of Sensitive Data Exfiltrated
On June 23, 2024, the ransomware cybercrimal group Lockbit 3.0 claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Federal Reserve, asserting that they exfiltrated 33 terabytes of sensitive data. This claim, if verified, would represent one of the most significant breaches of a critical national financial institution to date, raising profound concerns about the security of…
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LockBit 3.0 ransomware
LockBit 3.0 ransomware, also known as LockBit Black, is more modular and evasive than its previous versions and shares similarities with Blackmatter and Blackcat ransomware. It operates as Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), encrypting files on targeted systems and demanding ransom payments from victims in exchange for decryption keys. Here are more precise details about LockBit 3.0 ransomware:…
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LockBit 2.0 ransomware
LockBit 2.0 ransomware, also known as LockBit Red, is an advanced strain of malicious software that operates as Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), encrypting files on targeted systems and demanding ransom payments from victims in exchange for decryption keys. Here are more precise details about LockBit 2.0 ransomware: See more details on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
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LockBit 1.0 ransomware
LockBit 1.0 ransomware, also previously known as “.abcd” ransomware, is a specific strain of malware that operates as Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), encrypting files on infected systems and demanding payment from victims in exchange for decryption keys. Here are more precise details about LockBit 1.0 ransomware: See more details on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)…
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LockBit cybercriminals returns to attack after operation Cronos
LockBit, the infamous cybercriminal group, has returned to action after a brief disruption caused by Operation Cronos. Here are the key details: Operation Cronos: On February 20, 2024, The National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies seized operations of LockBit. The task force took down 34…
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Operation Cronos
Operation Cronos, a global law enforcement operation, has achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime. Led by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), it successfully took down LockBit, one of the world’s most harmful ransomware groups. This group was notorious for high-profile cyber attacks on organizations…
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LockBit
LockBit is a cybercriminal group proposing ransomware as a service (RaaS), which means they provide their ransomware to other threat actors through an affiliate model. This allows different cybercriminals to use their ransomware toolkit in exchange for a percentage of the ransom payments. The group emerged around 2019 and has since gained notoriety for its…