Cybercrime hunters disrupt ‘most active ransomware group ever’

LockBit, one of the world’s most infamous cybercrime gangs, has been disrupted by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and international law enforcement agencies including Europol and the FBI. The gang is known for holding victims’ data to ransom and providing ransomware-as-a-service, whereby it licenses malware to other hackers. LockBit has seen rapid growth since its emergence in 2019. According to Europol, in 2022, it was the most deployed ransomware in the world — causing billions of euros worth of damage globally. “LockBit has long been a scourge to businesses, government agencies, and security professionals the world over,” said Andy Kays, CEO…

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