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4 Arrests, Sanctions Follow Global Operation Against Lockbit Group

4 Arrests, Sanctions Follow Global Operation Against Lockbit GroupEuropol and multiple countries have taken a significant step against the notorious Lockbit ransomware group with four key arrests and international sanctions. A collaborative effort between France, the UK, and Spain led to the detainment of critical individuals, including a developer and a hosting administrator. The operation is part of a larger international crackdown known […]

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2 Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Lockbit Ransomware Case

2 Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Lockbit Ransomware CaseTwo foreign nationals pleaded guilty in Newark federal court regarding their participation in the Lockbit ransomware organization, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed on Thursday. Russian citizen Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual citizen of Canada and Russia, were identified as members of the Lockbit group. Active since January 2020, this group […]

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Cybersecurity Breach at Evolve Bank

Cybersecurity Breach at Evolve BankEvolve Bank & Trust has recently confirmed a cybersecurity incident. The cybercrime group Lockbit 3.0 reportedly released customers’ personal identification data on the dark web. The bank, known for its fintech partnerships and facilitation of customer accounts for firms with significant crypto user bases, is now under scrutiny. The incident has raised concerns about the […]

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US Sanctions Lockbit Leader in Ransomware Crackdown

US Sanctions Lockbit Leader in Ransomware CrackdownOn May 7, the U.S. announced sanctions against Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a key figure in the Lockbit ransomware group. The U.S., alongside international allies including the UK and Australia, has taken coordinated measures to curb the activities of this prominent cybercriminal group. Khoroshev, responsible for developing and deploying Lockbit ransomware, is now facing an indictment […]

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US Government Sanctions Two Russian Nationals’ Crypto Wallets Related to Ransomeware Group LockBit

US Government Sanctions Two Russian Nationals’ Crypto Wallets Related to Ransomeware Group LockBit

The US government is sanctioning the crypto wallets believed to belong to two Russian nationals linked to the ransomware group LockBit. In a statement, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) says that it has sanctioned several Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) wallets linked to the group. According to a press release, the […]

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