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“LockBit are locked out” – Global forces disrupt ransomware variant

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (L) and F.B.I. Director Christopher Wray.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray in 2022 in Washington. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Global taskforce disrupts infamous ransomware gang and makes charges against two Russian nationals.

LockBit, one of the world’s most active ransomware groups, has been disrupted, had multiple public-facing websites seized, and 34 servers taken over in a global operation. Stealbit – a bespoke data exfiltration tool used to steal victim data – was also seized in the operation, disrupting the cyber group’s ability

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