A LockBit Ransomware Affiliate has been sentenced to four years in prison in Canada, and ordered to pay $860,000 after a guilty plea, marking a significant legal action against the cybercrime organization. This comes amidst a series of cyberattacks attributed to LockBit, including recent claims of responsibility for attacks on various entities across the globe. The group's purported leader, despite the crackdown, has vowed to continue their hacking activities, stating, "I love the FBI — without the FBI my life wouldn't be as fun, and they're just doing their job." Following an FBI takedown attempt, the LockBit ransomware gang has reportedly launched five new attacks, showcasing the ongoing challenge of curbing cybercrime activities.
Ars Technica: "Member of LockBit ransomware group sentenced to 4 years in prison" https://t.co/TXnu7Wl5f8
Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case: https://t.co/7F6RXe9NsU by Security Affairs #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Lockbit Ransomware Gang Strikes Back After FBI Takedown With 5 New Attacks https://t.co/NSWp5C60GA
Exclusive: After LockBit’s takedown, its purported leader vows to hack on "I love the FBI — without the FBI my life wouldn't be as fun, and they're just doing their job." Very cool article @ddd1ms 👏 https://t.co/SC7lOJqJTu https://t.co/jUDi1WOwjk
Exclusive: After LockBit’s takedown, its purported leader vows to hack on "The FBI can't make me angry, they only teach me and make me stronger. I love the FBI — without the FBI my life wouldn't be as fun, and they're just doing their job. So, how can they make me angry?"…
#CyberAttack Alert ⚠️ 🇪🇬 #Egypt: El Ezaby Pharmacy (https://t.co/ffOGJrJ5FB) allegedly compromised by the LockBit 3.0 ransomware group. Ransom deadline: 17th Mar 24. #DataBreach #Ransomware https://t.co/2zDnMnkipA
HACKS OF TODAY 15/03/2024 ⚠️8 new #ransomware victims in 5 countries ⚠️ Check it out! ⬇️ https://t.co/sDVCeqNV1x
#CyberAttack Alert ⚠️ 🇺🇸 #USA: South St. Paul Public Schools allegedly compromised by the Black Suit ransomware group. #DataBreach #Ransomware https://t.co/6ZkTCpaHCA
#CyberAttack Alert ⚠️ 🇱🇧 #Lebanon: Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training allegedly compromised by the Stormous ransomware group. The breach reportedly involves MySQL backups, projects, PDF files, databases, etc. Ransom deadline: 17th Mar 24. #DataBreach #Ransomware https://t.co/91sE6Xhlyc
Something's brewing among hacker groups. 🤔 ✴️LockBit, 8Base, and ALPHV claim an attack on Worthen Industries within 2 months; ✴️LockBit, RansomHub, and ALPHV claim an attack on SBM & Co within 15 days; ✴️LockBit and ALPHV claim an attack on Rush Energy Services within 1… https://t.co/9ejcrLMTlY
#CyberAttack Alert ⚠️ 🇺🇸#USA: Worthen Industries also caught in the crossfire. Listed for the third time in 2 months by a ransomware group. Today, it's LockBit's turn to claim the attack on Worthen Industries. Previously, it was added by the hacker group ALPHV on January 20 and… https://t.co/j8GbnxcoTS
#CyberAttack Alert ⚠️ 🇬🇧#UK: SBM & Co caught in the crossfire. Listed for the third time in 15 days by a ransomware group. This time it's LockBit adding the British company to its data leak site. Previously, it was added by the hacker group RansomHub on March 13 and by ALPHV on… https://t.co/hK2HDwqjhM https://t.co/S2pBlD0DTS
Member of LockBit ransomware group sentenced to 4 years in prison https://t.co/M6QV1lWSBW
LockBit ransomware kingpin gets 4 years behind bars https://t.co/1e7WJ4gSer
LockBit Ransomware Hacker Ordered to Pay $860,000 After Guilty Plea in Canada: https://t.co/8rn4zVsmpK by The Hacker News #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
LockBit Ransomware Affiliate Sentenced to Prison in Canada #cybersecurity https://t.co/oE3F6aLZjZ