Operation Cronos: How Law Enforcement Dismantled LockBit, the World's Largest Ransomware Operation
On February 20, 2024, a 10-country task force seized LockBit's infrastructure, identified 194 affiliates, and froze $112 million in cryptocurrency in the most significant ransomware takedown in history.
Evolve Bank & Trust — LockBit Ransomware Exposes 7.6 Million via Fintech Partners
A LockBit ransomware attack on Evolve Bank & Trust, a banking-as-a-service provider for major fintechs, exposed data of 7.6 million individuals and rippled through partners including Affirm, Mercury, Wise, and others.
FBI Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Used by Ransomware Gangs
The FBI has seized the notorious RAMP dark web forum in coordination with DOJ. The forum had 14,000+ users and facilitated hundreds of millions in ransomware damages. Leaked database may expose LockBit operator.
LockBit 5.0 Analysis: Upgraded Encryption, Stealbit Integration, and Enhanced Evasion
Security researchers detail LockBit 5.0's capabilities including ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, X25519 key exchange, modular two-stage deployment, and advanced anti-analysis techniques.