Global Takedown: FBI and Allies Seize LockBit Ransomware Group
The US and UK authorities have disrupted the LockBit ransomware group, seizing their assets and obtaining decryption keys to help victims regain access to their systems. The US Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against two Russian nationals believed to be responsible for the attacks, and urged victims to reach out to the FBI for potential decryption assistance. The group is accused of targeting over 2,000 victims and extorting more than $120 million in ransom payments, with attacks ranging from businesses to government entities.
