LockBit
Coverage of LockBit in the Nexus archive.
- FBI: Breaking Affiliate Trust Sped Along LockBit's Takedown
The FBI attributes the successful disruption of LockBit, the largest ransomware group at the time, to breaking trust among its affiliates through Operation Cronos, a multinational law-enforcement effort.
- United States Charges Dual Russian and Israeli National as Developer of LockBit Ransomware Group
The United States has charged Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, with being a developer of the LockBit ransomware group. This represents a significant law enforcement action against one of the most prominent ransomware operations. The charges underscore ongoing international efforts to combat cybercriminal activity.
- FBI Cyber Lead Urges Potential LockBit Victims to Contact Internet Crime Complaint Center
FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Bryan Vorndran announced on June 5 that the Bureau continues its disruption efforts against the LockBit ransomware group and its affiliates. He urged potential victims to report incidents to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.