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Global Law Enforcement Agencies Dismantle LockBit Ransomware Gang

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Law enforcement officials from 11 countries have joined forces to disrupt the activities of a major cybercrime group. The group, known as Lockbit, is considered one of the most dreaded, most prolific and often most harmful team of cybercriminals. The Department of Justice says Lockbit made over $120 million by holding victims' data for ransom.

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Global law enforcement takes down ransomware group that targeted U.S. hospitals, schools

A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has disrupted one of the most destructive strains of ransomware in recent history, Lockbit, which cybercriminals frequently use to attack American hospitals and schools.

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Global law enforcement effort cracks down on LockBit ransomware group

Law enforcement officials from 11 countries have joined forces to disrupt the activities of LockBit, which is considered one of the most dreaded and most prolific team of cybercriminals.

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Global Law Enforcement Agencies Dismantle LockBit Ransomware Gang

In a major victory against cybercrime, law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have joined forces to dismantle the LockBit ransomware gang. LockBit, considered one of the most prolific ransomware gangs in the world, has caused widespread damage through its attacks on various organizations. Operating since early 2020, LockBit employed a ransomware-as-a-service model, allowing affiliates to infect targets in exchange for a share of the ra…

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