Lockbit: UK Cyber-Criminal Gang Disrupted
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The UK led an operation to disrupt the LockBit ransomware group, which is believed to be one of the world's largest criminal gangs. Law enforcement agencies infiltrated the group's systems, resulting in a significant blow to the cybercriminal world. The operation involved theft of data and highlights the UK's growing role in combating such threats.
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Lockbit: UK leads disruption of major cyber-criminal gang The UK has led an operation to disrupt what is thought to be the world\'s largest criminal ransomware group. The National Crime Agency (NCA) has infiltrated systems belonging to Lockbit and stolen its data. The organisation is believed to...
Lockbit: UK leads disruption of major cyber-criminal gang The UK has led an operation to disrupt what is thought to be the world\'s largest criminal ransomware group. The National Crime Agency (NCA) has infiltrated systems belonging to Lockbit and stolen its data. The organisation is believed to be based in Russia and, by volume, be the most prolific ransomware group selling services to other criminals. On Monday evening, a message appeared on Lockbit\'s website, saying it was \"now under control of law enforcement\". The operation is being billed as one of the most significant disruptions of the cyber-criminal world. The FBI, Europol and other countries have also been involved in the long-running operation, but it is the first of its kind to be led by the UK. Criminals use Lockbit to hack into computers belonging to companies and organisations and lock users out until a ransom is paid. They often also steal data and threaten to release it.
