LockBit claims a comeback less than a week after major disruption

The administrators of the prolific ransomware strain say they are back online after law enforcement took down their infrastructure last week.

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After LockBit takedown, police try to sow doubt in cybercrime community

After taking down the world’s most prolific ransomware group, a police messaging campaign is trying to undermine its leaders.

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FBI, British authorities seize infrastructure of LockBit ransomware group

An international law enforcement operation on Monday seized servers and disrupted the infrastructure used by the LockBit ransomware syndicate, a government official confirmed to CyberScoop after websites used by the ransomware group displayed messages that they had been seized. An operation carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the UK’s National Crime Agency […]

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CISA releases 2024 priorities for the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

The release comes amid reports that question the effectiveness of the JCDC.

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Pentagon investigating theft of sensitive files by ransomware group

The ransomware group ALPHV is threatening to leak data obtained from a Virginia IT services company that contracts with the U.S. military.

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Jailed BreachForums creator, admin sentenced to 20 years of supervised release

Conor Fitzpatrick created and ran a notorious website used to facilitate online crime and leak sensitive data.

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CISA, FBI warns of Chinese-manufactured drones

The new guidance aims to help owners and operators protect themselves against risks.

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Age-old problems to sharing cyber threat info remain, IG report finds

Over-classification, a deluge of data and insufficient human and technological resources all hinder the sharing of threat data.

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Former BreachForums admin to be jailed until Jan. 19 sentencing

Prosecutors want Conor Fitzpatrick jailed for allegedly using a computer without the required monitoring software.

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