Tag: LockBit

Intel471's latest research highlights that combating ransomware continues to be a paramount concern for nations, along with their law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The proliferation of ransomware, driven by substantial profits and the protection offered to ransomware hackers in Russia,…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) joined the U.K. and international law enforcement partners in London to officially announce the disruption of the LockBit ransomware group. Recognized as one of the most prolific ransomware groups that targeted critical infrastructure and…

Global law enforcement agencies, including Europol, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.K.'s National Crime Agency, have dismantled a dark web site linked to the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Executed as ‘Operation Cronos,’ the action is part…

The GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) Ransomware Report disclosed that November closed with an increase in posted ransomware victims relative to a quieter October, but in keeping with an overall higher rate of victims consistent since March. While total…

Manufacturing was once again the most targeted industry by ransomware attackers, with 49 victims, according to data released by GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) Ransomware Report for October. The sector was most heavily impacted by LockBit and Play, which…