Global Law Enforcement Agencies Dismantle LockBit Ransomware Group

A global coalition of law enforcement agencies has successfully disrupted the ransomware group Lockbit, known for targeting American hospitals and schools, in one of the largest cybercrime takedowns to date. The takedown involved agencies from the United States, United Kingdom, and 12 other countries, resulting in the dismantling of Lockbit's infrastructure and the arrest of at least five alleged members. While the core suspects are still free to operate in Russia, the action aims to erode trust in the criminal ecosystem and prevent the group from rebuilding its empire.