Russia-linked LockBit ransomware gang busted by NCA and FBI! 🚫🔒💥

A Global Cybercrime Coalition Dismantles LockBit Ransomware Syndicate

A global cybercrime coalition consisting of the NCA, FBI, Europol, and other law enforcement agencies has successfully dismantled the operational network of LockBit, a prominent ransomware syndicate. This operation dealt a significant blow to LockBit’s criminal activities by capturing their “command and control” systems. The coalition took control of LockBit’s website and displayed a disclaimer indicating its confiscation.

LockBit has been responsible for several major hacks and crypt-extortion incidents in recent years, targeting organizations such as Bangkok Airways, Accenture, Canadian Government Services, and Capital Health. The crackdown resulted in the arrest of key LockBit figures in Poland and Ukraine, with additional charges against two alleged affiliates in the United States. Two Russian nationals connected to the group remain at large.

The operational network of LockBit, a leading ransomware syndicate, has been dismantled by a global cybercrime coalition.
The coalition captured the group’s “command and control” systems, dealing a significant blow to LockBit’s criminal activities.
The NCA, FBI, Europol, and other law enforcement agencies worldwide were involved in the operation.
LockBit was behind major hacks and crypt-extortion incidents involving renowned organizations.
Key figures of LockBit have been arrested in Poland and Ukraine, with additional charges brought against alleged affiliates in the United States.
Efforts to disrupt LockBit’s financial operations have led to the freezing of over 200 cryptocurrency accounts associated with the network.

In an attempt to mock the criminal gang, the coalition repurposed LockBit’s ransomware countdown timer on their website to schedule the release of their own information, potentially including the identity of its leader. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Justice has recently indicted Russian citizens Artur Sungatov and Ivan Kondratyev for executing LockBit ransomware attacks on American targets, intensifying the legal actions against the syndicate.