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cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

Global Law Enforcement Crackdown on LockBit Ransomware Gang Leads to Arrests and Decryptor Release

Law enforcement agencies have arrested two members of the LockBit ransomware gang in Poland and Ukraine, seized over 200 crypto-wallets, and released a decryption tool to recover encrypted files for free as part of a global crackdown operation called Operation Cronos. The operation also resulted in the takedown of LockBit's primary platform and other critical infrastructure, with over 14,000 rogue accounts identified and referred for removal. The gang had over 2,000 victims and collected more than $120 million in ransom payments, and the U.S. Justice Department has issued indictments against other LockBit threat actors.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #decryption-tool #law-enforcement

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Ransomware Gang Strikes Back: FBI Takedown Spurs New Threats

The FBI has reportedly seized websites operated by the ransomware gang ALPHV/Blackcat and used a decryption tool to return data to over 500 victims. However, the gang claims to have regained control of its site and states that the FBI only has decryption keys for around 400 companies, leaving over 3,000 victims with encrypted data. The gang also announced that it will no longer restrict affiliates from attacking critical infrastructure, including hospitals and nuclear power plants. ALPHV/Blackcat has become one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service variants, responsible for significant financial losses worldwide.

via The Verge|

#alphvblackcat #cybercrime #cybersecurity

cybersecurity2 years ago•4 min saved

FBI Disrupts BlackCat Ransomware, but Hackers Vow Revenge

The FBI has disrupted the operations of the BlackCat ransomware gang by seizing their darknet website and releasing a decryption tool for over 500 victim companies. In response, BlackCat briefly regained control of their site and announced 90% commissions for affiliates, as well as removing restrictions on targeting hospitals and critical infrastructure. The group claims that an additional 3,000 victims will no longer receive decryption keys due to the FBI's actions. The DOJ is offering up to a $10 million reward for information on BlackCat affiliates.

via Krebs on Security|

#blackcat-ransomware #cybercrime #cybersecurity

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

FBI and Allies Disrupt Major Ransomware Attacks, Provide Free Decryption Tools

The FBI, along with other law enforcement agencies, has disrupted a major ransomware operation responsible for the MGM cyberattack and targeting hospitals and local governments. The Justice Department has released a decryption tool to help victims free their computer systems from the malicious software used by the group. The ransomware strain, Alphv, has caused significant financial losses, with the MGM attack alone costing around $100 million. The operation seeks to counter the encryption of victim computers and the publication of hacked material on the dark web. However, the primary developers of Alphv are believed to be based in Russia, where they are unlikely to face penalties from law enforcement.

via NBC News|

#cyberattack #cybersecurity #decryption-tool

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

DOJ Disrupts Blackcat Ransomware Group, but Hackers Vow Revenge

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has disrupted the Blackcat ransomware group, also known as ALPHV or Noberus, which has targeted over 1,000 computer networks and extorted millions of dollars from victims. The FBI developed a decryption tool that has helped over 500 Blackcat victims recover their data, saving more than $68 million in ransom payments. The DOJ has gained visibility into the group's network and seized several of its websites. The DOJ warns that this is just the beginning of their ongoing efforts to dismantle cybercriminal organizations.

via Engadget|

#blackcat-ransomware-group #cybercrime #cybersecurity

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Law Enforcement Strikes Back: Major Ransomware Gangs Taken Down, Victims Get Relief

The FBI has disrupted the BlackCat ransomware operation and released a decryption tool to help victims regain access to their files. The agency enlisted the help of a confidential human source to gain access to the gang's web panel. BlackCat, the second most prolific ransomware-as-a-service variant, uses a double extortion scheme and has compromised over 1,000 victims globally. The takedown has saved victims from $68 million in ransom demands and allowed the FBI to dismantle the group's TOR sites. Rival groups like LockBit are capitalizing on the situation by recruiting displaced affiliates.

via The Hacker News|

#blackcat-ransomware #cybersecurity #decryption-tool

cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Global Crackdown: US Authorities Disrupt Notorious Ransomware Gangs and Provide Relief to Victims

Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries, including the FBI, have seized the dark web leak site of the notorious ransomware gang ALPHV, also known as BlackCat. The takedown operation involved agencies from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, Spain, and Australia. The FBI released a decryption tool that has helped over 500 ALPHV ransomware victims restore their systems, saving them from paying approximately $68 million in ransom demands. The gang, which targeted critical infrastructure and various organizations globally, claimed to have compromised high-profile victims such as Reddit, Norton, and the U.K.'s Barts Health NHS Trust.

via TechCrunch|

#alphv #cybersecurity #dark-web