International operation disrupts LockBit ransomware syndicate, leads to arrests
The operation resulted in the arrests of two people in Poland and Ukraine and the seizure of 200 cryptocurrency accounts, officials said.
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The operation resulted in the arrests of two people in Poland and Ukraine and the seizure of 200 cryptocurrency accounts, officials said.
The world’s most prolific ransomware group has been dismantled by a large international law enforcement taskforce.
One of the world's most prolific cyber crime gangs has been taken down by law enforcement agencies including the FBI, Europol and the UK's National Crime Agency.
In a coordinated international effort, the US and UK authorities have taken down LockBit, a notorious cybercrime gang infamous for ransomware attacks.
Authorities arrest 2 people and say they gained 'comprehensive access' to LockBit's systems, taking control of infrastructure and obtaining keys to help victims decrypt their data.