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Law Enforcement Takes Down LockBit

February 20, 2024
Reading Time: 3 mins read
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Law enforcement agencies globally have executed a coordinated operation named “Operation Cronos,” targeting various operations of the notorious ransomware gang LockBit. As part of this crackdown, authorities have seized control of eight “onion” domains belonging to LockBit, displaying messages indicating the takeover by law enforcement agencies, including The National Crime Agency of the UK and the FBI. The operation has disrupted key functionalities of LockBit’s infrastructure, including access to their affiliate panel, a central control hub for managing ransomware attacks and victims.

Despite the lack of official confirmation or press releases regarding the seizure from authorities, messages displayed on LockBit’s domains suggest further details will be revealed at a designated time. The dark web portals now under law enforcement control have locked out LockBit’s affiliates attempting to log into the affiliate panel, signaling a significant disruption to the ransomware group’s operations. Law enforcement agencies have obtained extensive information from LockBit’s platform, including source code, details of victims, ransom amounts, stolen data, and communication logs.

LockBit ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gained rapid prominence since its inception in 2019, quickly becoming one of the leading ransomware strains globally. With its evolution and claims of superiority over competitors, LockBit emerged as a formidable threat, particularly after the disappearance of Conti, another major ransomware group. The group’s business model involves selling access to its malware and infrastructure to affiliate cybercriminals, who then conduct ransomware attacks on victim organizations, utilizing double extortion tactics to maximize leverage.

This takedown of LockBit’s operations marks a significant victory for law enforcement agencies in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. It underscores the collaborative efforts among international authorities to disrupt ransomware operations and mitigate the threat posed by criminal organizations like LockBit. While the full impact of Operation Cronos on LockBit’s operations is yet to be fully assessed, it represents a decisive step in combating ransomware and safeguarding organizations from cyber threats.

 

Reference:
  • LockBit ransomware operations seized by law enforcement in ‘Operation Cronos’
  • When a Lockbit affiliate tries to log into the Lockbit panel this is what they see
Tags: Cyber crimeCyber NewsCyber News 2024CybersecurityFebruary 2024HackersLockBitOperation Cronos
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