LockBit is a cybercriminal group proposing ransomware as a service (RaaS). Software developed by the group (also called ransomware) enables malicious actors who are willing to pay for using it to carry out attacks in two tactics where they not only encrypt the victim's data and demand payment of a ransom, but also threaten to leak it publicly if their demands are not met.[1]
According to a joint statement by various government agencies, LockBit was the world's most prolific ransomware in 2022.[2] It was estimated in early 2023 to be responsible for 44% of all ransomware incidents globally.[3]
In the United States between January 2020 and May 2023, LockBit was used in approximately 1,700 ransomware attacks, with US$91 million paid in ransom to hackers.[4]
Government agencies did not formally attribute the group to any nation-state.[5] Software with the name "LockBit" appeared on a Russian-language based cybercrime forum in January 2020.[4] The group is financially-motivated.[3]
In February 2024 law enforcement agencies seized control of LockBit dark web sites used for attacks.[6][7] However, further attacks with LockBit ransomware were later reported, with the group attempting to perform a comeback. [8][9]
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^Gatlan, Sergiu (22 February 2024). "ScreenConnect servers hacked in LockBit ransomware attacks". BleepingComputer. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024. despite the law enforcement operation against LockBit, it seems as though some affiliates are still up and running.
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