Europol Hacked? IntelBroker Claims Major Law Enforcement Breach

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Notorious hacker IntelBroker claims a major data breach at Europol. Allegedly, sensitive data including employee info, source code, and operational documents were compromised. Europol has yet to confirm the breach. Could this expose ongoing in… Continue reading Europol Hacked? IntelBroker Claims Major Law Enforcement Breach

Feds Unmask LockBit Ransomware Leader as Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev

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In a major blow to ransomware, international law enforcement has unmasked Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the leader of LockBit ransomware. Learn about the takedown, sanctions imposed, and the future of LockBit in a post-Khoroshev era.
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LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national

Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev is “LockBitSupp”, the creator, developer and administator of the infamous LockBit ransomware group, according to UK, US and Australia law enforcement agencies. The US Justice Deparment has unsealed charges … Continue reading LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national

Authorities take down LabHost, phishing-as-a-service platform

Law enforcement from 19 countries severely disrupted one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service platform, known as LabHost. This year-long operation, coordinated at the international level by Europol, resulted in the compromise of LabHost’s infra… Continue reading Authorities take down LabHost, phishing-as-a-service platform

FBI’s LockBit Takedown Postponed a Ticking Time Bomb in Fulton County, Ga.

The FBI’s takedown of the LockBit ransomware group last week came as LockBit was preparing to release sensitive data stolen from government computer systems in Fulton County, Ga. But LockBit is now regrouping, and the gang says it will publish the stolen Fulton County data on March 2 unless paid a ransom. LockBit claims the cache includes documents tied to the county’s ongoing criminal prosecution of former President Trump, but court watchers say teaser documents published by the crime gang suggest a total leak of the Fulton County data could put lives at risk and jeopardize a number of other criminal trials. Continue reading FBI’s LockBit Takedown Postponed a Ticking Time Bomb in Fulton County, Ga.

Feds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates

U.S. and U.K. authorities have seized the darknet websites run by LockBit, a prolific and destructive ransomware group that has claimed more than 2,000 victims worldwide and extorted over $120 million in payments. Instead of listing data stolen from ransomware victims who didn’t pay, LockBit’s victim shaming website now offers free recovery tools, as well as news about arrests and criminal charges involving LockBit affiliates. Continue reading Feds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates

NCA’s LockBit Takedown: Source Code, Arrests and Recovery Tool Revealed

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To date, the LockBit ransomware gang targeted over 2,000 victims and received more than $120 million in ransom payments.
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LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered

In the wake of yesterday’s surprise law enforcement takeover of LockBit’s leak site, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Europol have shared more information about the extent of the takedown. “Today, after infiltrating the group’s … Continue reading LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered

8 LockBit Ransomware Gang Domains Seized in Global Operation

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All known dark web domains operated by the notorious LockBit Ransomware Gang are displaying a law enforcement seizure notice.
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3,500 Arrested, $300 Million Seized in International Crackdown on Online Fraud

Authorities in 34 countries have cooperated to dismantle cyber-enabled scams as part of a six-month operation.
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