An extensive international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled the LockBit ransomware group, a notorious cybercrime network linked to Russia. This operation led to the seizure of the group's dark web site, arrests of two operators in Poland and Ukraine, issuance of three arrest warrants, and the recovery of decryption keys. Over 80 organizations in Europe were also targeted by Russian-linked hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in Roundcube webmail servers for espionage. The FBI and the National Crime Agency (NCA) played significant roles in the operation, which also involved seizing over 200 cryptocurrency wallets associated with the group. The United States has designated two individuals affiliated with LockBit, marking a collaborative effort to combat ransomware. The operation has been hailed as a major blow to one of the most harmful cybercrime groups, with authorities planning to unveil the identity of the group's administrator(s). Additionally, Meta Platforms took action against 8 spyware firms targeting users on various devices. Russian nationals Artur Sungatov and Ivan Kondratyev were also indicted in connection with deploying LockBit against numerous victims.
Could LockBit, ransomware provider now taken over by authorities, have been behind Lurie hack? https://t.co/DQ45fh7bOx https://t.co/R07IExwglb
The U.S. government sanctioned 10 crypto addresses tied to the LockBit ransomware gang a day after international authorities seized LockBit's sites and infrastructure. https://t.co/XrhYKzn3Wk
CNN: "FBI and allies seize dark-web site of world’s most prolific ransomware gang" https://t.co/NMezjBcmUQ
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Lockbit hackers' swagger on display after police leak identities online https://t.co/RkYYhsYSDZ https://t.co/ypgfWTWqox
NEW: Global operation smashes ‘most harmful cyber crime group’ https://t.co/sFmoEbuc4A
The #LockBit announcement earlier today was a major moment in the fight against cybercrime - but as I explain for @FastCompany, I was as interested in how authorities hyped it up than the actual takedown https://t.co/RxFJ0wDnMw
Feds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates: https://t.co/kswKygjNdx by Krebs on Security #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
A bunch of new bitcoin addresses and an ETH address just added to the SDN list. “WASHINGTON — Today, the United States is designating two individuals who are affiliates of the Russia-based ransomware group LockBit. This action is the first in an ongoing collaborative effort…
Cops turn LockBit's ransomware gang's countdown timers against them https://t.co/zXXKjhM0p4
31337 views. On Friday the law enforcement agencies plan on unveiling the identity of LockbitSupp, the administrator(s) of Lockbit ransomware group. https://t.co/r25lmNsc5s
„The Justice Department also unsealed an indictment (…) charging Russian nationals Artur Sungatov and Ivan Kondratyev, also known as Bassterlord, with deploying #LockBit against numerous victims throughout the United States“ | #cybercrime #ransomware https://t.co/lrrtZQrFJD
LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered #cybersecurity https://t.co/kA8Nfs0MdK
Russian-linked cyber criminals behind major attacks on Royal Mail and Porton Down are shut down in global sting: Seven are arrested and three more on the run after British-led clampdown on gang 'hiding in the shadows' in Putin's pariah state https://t.co/QvvMISJChS https://t.co/WwO0FiccKC
🔴 Legal crackdown on Russia-linked hackers behind Royal Mail cyber attack https://t.co/NxYW1HHTW2
Britain, the US and the EU announce the dismantling of the Lockbit cybercrime network https://t.co/bMxFv6aQZ5 https://t.co/FsNsWU9li4
LockBit is locked up (well, some of them anyway) https://t.co/38vH0jafHM
#BREAKING International crime enforcers disrupt 'most harmful cyber crime group' https://t.co/7TK0zVGOow
Law enforcement arrests two LockBit operators in Poland and Ukraine, issues three arrest warrants, releases a decryption tool, and seizes 200+ crypto wallets (@serghei / BleepingComputer) https://t.co/4gYpnKf05N 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/xjZXwLhUUX
A notorious cyber crime group described by spies as the biggest ransomware threat to companies in Britain has been dismantled in an operation spearheaded by the National Crime Agency https://t.co/P5ctIVRe0B
Royal Mail hackers LockBit hit by global law enforcement task force https://t.co/cgzXvHn1zJ
Hacker website that aids cyber attacks taken over by UK-led law enforcement operation https://t.co/P9eRqYNo2B
Dark web site run by ransomware cybergang Lockbit that was behind high-profile hacking of Royal Mail is seized in joint sting by the National Crime Agency and FBI https://t.co/zVLE2sYvaF https://t.co/oMxFfez5j4
NEW: A website selling services that allow people to organise cyber attacks and hold data until a ransom is paid appears to have been taken over by UK law enforcement. READ: https://t.co/pWb7bcsNDA https://t.co/aAdMWYonS9
Brilliant work by @NCA_UK & international partners - locking criminals out of their own ransomware website! #Cybersecurity helps keeps organisations & individuals safe, but it also has the potential to be a huge enabler of economic growth @NCSC https://t.co/DiVkSiNaBm
How A Hacker Group Was Taken Down By An International Operation https://t.co/DtK3NS6WzL https://t.co/rd9ylDe3d9
LockBit website seized and operations disrupted by the FBI and NCA https://t.co/DfhrpdATFK https://t.co/VMVuYt9p16
Brilliant and hilarious work by @NCA_UK and pals Locked ransomeware merchants out of their own site. https://t.co/2quHsxzCIP https://t.co/aPV5nJIPYZ
Hacker group's site taken over by law enforcement https://t.co/CDzPuHIDaX
In an exclusive interview, FBI cyber official tells @AJVicens that "LockBit will be unable to regain control of the servers the actors were using" after law enforcement seized infrastructure of the ransomware group. https://t.co/Qp2JdRDwwL
Russian hackers target vulnerable webmail servers in Europe for espionage https://t.co/pDdcvrD8rz
#LockBit website under control of security agencies from both sides of Atlantic, according to post 👀 https://t.co/n7P6EyAHzZ
International law enforcement operation takes down LockBit leak site https://t.co/085r239mq4
Lockbit ransomware group administration claims that law enforcement agencies compromised them by exploiting CVE-2023-3824 More information: https://t.co/28v1Yz4L7t
International law enforcement has taken down the dark web site tied to ransomware gang LockBit — which claimed responsibility for an online attack on Georgia's Fulton County, where the DA is pursing a case against Trump and others over the 2020 election https://t.co/g67joCGusv
#Lockbit is Tango Down! https://t.co/CBd69Nfs63
Facebook warning: These 8 companies are spying on Android and iPhone users via Google, YouTube, Instagram and other platforms https://t.co/IdstdWffnh
Russia-linked APT TAG-70 targets European government and military mail servers exploiting Roundcube XSS: https://t.co/NRBpuqojLO by Security Affairs #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
🛑 Meta Platforms took action against 8 #spyware firms targeting users on iOS, #Android, and Windows devices. Their capabilities include data collection, camera use, and microphone access. Learn more: https://t.co/13XQcrgGkq #cybersecurity #hacking
Russian-Linked Hackers Breach 80+ Organizations via Roundcube Flaws: https://t.co/VkouzZhPUR by The Hacker News #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
A new cyberespionage campaign has targeted over 80 organizations in Europe, exploiting vulnerabilities in Roundcube webmail servers. The attackers were able to steal user credentials. Learn more: https://t.co/XYrDKWsuf9 #cybersecurity #hacking