Tag: LockBit
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LockBit has published a US Bank breach claim on its dark-web leak site and set a September 4 deadline. The ransomware group has not released a data sample, so the alleged incident remains unverified. The post includes a countdown clock, a tactic ransomware groups often use to pressure organisations into paying before they publish stolen…
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A ransomware negotiator has admitted to taking part in cyberattacks instead of helping victims respond to them. The case reveals how insider access and industry knowledge can shift from defense to offense, especially in high-trust cybersecurity roles. Negotiator Took Part in Ransomware Attacks The individual worked in ransomware negotiations, where professionals usually help companies manage…
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The LockBit ransomware takedown has earned formal recognition from the United Kingdom after authorities honored a senior cyber investigator for his role in dismantling the notorious ransomware group. The award highlights the growing importance of international cooperation in tackling large-scale cybercrime. The honor was awarded as part of the King’s New Year Honours list and…
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LockBit, Qilin, and DragonForce have officially joined forces, forming a new ransomware cartel that could reshape the global cybercrime landscape. The alliance was first announced on DragonForce’s leak site, marking a rare collaboration between rival ransomware groups. The new LockBit ransomware cartel aims to pool resources, increase extortion power, and share technical infrastructure. Security analysts…