#LockBit Ransomware

[osintelligence]

https://tcrn.ch/3Goo3mZ - 🌐 LockBit, a notorious ransomware gang, has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on India's National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). The group has listed NAL on its dark web leak site, threatening to release stolen data unless a ransom is paid. The specifics of the ransom demand remain undisclosed. #CyberAttack #Ransomware 💼 The leaked documents reportedly include confidential letters and an employee's passport. LockBit posted eight documents on its leak site, indicating the potential severity of the data breach at NAL. As of now, NAL's website is down globally, though it's unclear if this is directly related to the cyberattack. #DataLeak #LockBit 🔍 NAL, a prominent aerospace research organization in India, has not yet responded to the incident. Established in 1959 and owned by the Indian Government’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, NAL plays a critical role in India's aerospace research and development. #AerospaceSecurity #NAL 🌍 LockBit's track record includes attacks on major global entities. Over the past months, the gang has targeted organizations like Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC, British Royal Mail, pharma giant Granules India, and various government entities in the United States.

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Politie Amsterdam ontmantelt digitaal crimineel netwerk

Het Cybercrimeteam van de politie Amsterdam heeft een ‘bulletproof-hoster’ ontmanteld en bij die actie 127 servers offline gehaald en in beslag genomen. Het gaat om hostingprovider ZServers/XHost, dat een jaar geleden in het vizier van het onderzoeksteam kwam vanwege advertenties waarin de mogelijkheid werd geboden om criminele handelingen toe te staan. De eigenaren van die servers zouden anoniem…

[cybersecuritycue]

Using AI to Stop LockBit Ransomware to Boost Cybersecurity

The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, with sophisticated attacks like LockBit ransomware posing significant risks to businesses of all sizes. To effectively combat these threats, organizations must adopt proactive and innovative defense strategies such as using Ai to stop LockBit Ransomware. Using AI to stop LockBit ransomware has become critical to modern cybersecurity. By…

[atsvensson]

Aktion mot världens största ransomwaregruppering

Aktion mot världens största ransomwaregruppering. Fyra personer gripna, nedtagen infrastruktur och nya ekonomiska sanktioner. Det är resultatet av operation Cronos tredje fas mot ransomwaregrupperingen Lockbit. En misstänkt utvecklare och två personer kopplade till en av Lockbits affiliategrupperingar greps nyligen av fransk och brittisk polis. De slog nyligen till mot Lockbit för tredje gången.…

[digitalworldvision]

The Lockbit Ransomware Gang, active since 2019, employs advanced encryption techniques like AES-256 and leverages zero-day exploits and phishing campaigns to infiltrate organizations across various sectors.

Their decentralized structure and collaboration with other ransomware groups make them particularly elusive, posing formidable challenges to law enforcement.

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[buddyverse]

LockBit Ransomware Gang Hit Hard

The Department of Justice joined the United Kingdom and international law enforcement partners in London today to announce the disruption of the LockBit #ransomware group, one of the most active ransomware groups in the world. #cybersecurity #onlinesafety

What happened: International law enforcement shut down LockBit’s website, a major blow to the group responsible for attacks on thousands of victims. Who are LockBit? A prolific ransomware gang targeting various industries, demanding millions in ransom. What does this mean? Good news: Victims may get data back for free and attackers face charges. Bad news: Other ransomware groups remain…

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Vermeende LockBit-ontwikkelaar aangehouden bij internationale politieactie

Bij een internationale politieactie in twaalf landen zijn vier personen aangehouden die een rol spelen bij de ontwikkeling en verspreiding van de LockBit-ransomware. In Frankrijk werd een vermeende ontwikkelaar van de ransomware aangehouden, in Groot-Brittannië twee ‘ondersteuners’ en in Spanje een beheerder van een hostingdienst waarop Lockbit stond. Negen servers die behoren tot de…

[cybersecuritycue]

How LockBit Ransomware Spreads and Infects Systems

Infection by LockBit ransomware can happen rapidly and often without your knowledge. This sophisticated malware targets your systems through various vectors, including phishing emails, unsecured networks, and vulnerabilities in software. Once it gains access, it swiftly encrypts your files, demanding a ransom for their release. Understanding how LockBit operates is crucial for protecting your…