Global operation targets cybercrime gang LockBit, disrupting their activities

independent.co.uk

In a major global operation led by British and American law enforcement, the cybercrime gang LockBit, responsible for ransomware attacks on Royal Mail and Boeing, was targeted. The coalition of 10 countries "hacked the hackers," seizing their infrastructure and obtaining decryption keys. Five Russian nationals linked to the group have been indicted, with two in custody. Over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group have been frozen. The operation is a significant blow to LockBit.


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